练习 (liàn xí): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 练习 means “practice” or “exercise”. It is commonly used in language learning to refer to the act of practicing or exercising one’s language skills. For example, someone might say “我正在练习中文” to indicate that they are practicing their Chinese language skills. It can also be used in other contexts, such as sports or music, to refer to the act of practicing or rehearsing.

Translation

Noun: exercise, practice
Verb: to practice

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我每天都练习跑步wǒ měi tiān dōu liànxí pǎobùI practice running every day
他们需要练习说中文tāmen xūyào liànxí shuō zhōngwénThey need to practice speaking Chinese
她正在练习钢琴曲tā zhèngzài liànxí gāngqín qǔShe is practicing a piano piece
我们要练习打篮球wǒmen yào liànxí dǎ lánqiúWe want to practice playing basketball
他花了很多时间练习弹吉他tā huāle hěn duō shíjiān liànxí tán jítāHe spent a lot of time practicing playing guitar
她练习了很久才能跳好舞tā liànxíle hěn jiǔ cái néng tiào hǎo wǔShe practiced for a long time before she could dance well
我们需要练习听力和口语wǒmen xūyào liànxí tīnglì hé kǒuyǔWe need to practice listening and speaking
他们正在练习瑜伽tāmen zhèngzài liànxí yújiāThey are practicing yoga

HSK

练习 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 练习 with Pinyin and English Translation