The Chinese word 锻炼 means “to exercise” or “to work out”. It is commonly used in the context of physical exercise, such as going to the gym or doing sports. It can also refer to mental or emotional exercise, such as practicing a skill or working on personal growth. In everyday conversation, it is often used as a verb to describe the act of engaging in physical activity or training, or as a noun to refer to the overall concept of exercise and fitness.
Translation
Verb: to exercise, to engage in physical exercise
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我每天都会去健身房锻炼身体 | wǒ měi tiān dōu huì qù jiànshēnfáng duànliàn shēntǐ | I go to the gym every day to exercise my body |
| 爷爷每天早上都会去公园锻炼身体 | yéyé měi tiān zǎoshang dōu huì qù gōngyuán duànliàn shēntǐ | Grandpa goes to the park every morning to exercise his body |
| 她喜欢在室内锻炼，所以买了一台跑步机 | tā xǐhuān zài shìnèi duànliàn, suǒyǐ mǎi le yī tái pǎobùjī | She likes to exercise indoors, so she bought a treadmill |
| 我们应该每天都要锻炼身体，保持健康 | wǒmen yīnggāi měi tiān dōu yào duànliàn shēntǐ, bǎochí jiànkāng | We should exercise every day to stay healthy |
| 运动后记得要拉伸，这样可以更好地锻炼肌肉 | yùndòng hòu jìdé yào lāshēn, zhèyàng kěyǐ gèng hǎo de duànliàn jīròu | Remember to stretch after exercising, so you can better exercise your muscles |
HSK
锻炼 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 4.
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