练 (liàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 练 (liàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 练 (liàn) means "to practice, to train, to refine". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 练 stroke by stroke?

练 has 8 strokes. The radical is 纟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 练 and 纡?

练 (liàn) and 纡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 练?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 纟. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 练?

Common words containing 练 include: 练习 (liàn xí) — to practice, exercise; 训练 (xùn liàn) — To train or training; 熟练 (shú liàn) — skilled; proficient.

How to Write 练

The character 练 (liàn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

练 is pronounced liàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to practice, to train, to refine.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 练 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 练

练习 liàn xí

to practice, exercise

训练 xùn liàn

To train or training

熟练 shú liàn

skilled; proficient

Example Sentences

我每天练习写汉字。

wǒ měi tiān liàn xí xiě hàn zì

I practice writing Chinese characters every day.

运动员在进行训练。

yùn dòng yuán zài jìn xíng xùn liàn

Athletes are undergoing training.

他的汉语说得很熟练。

tā de hàn yǔ shuō dé hěn shú liàn

He speaks Chinese very proficiently.

Similar Characters

纡 yū

红 hóng

纣 zhòu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 练

What does 练 (liàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 练 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 练 and 纡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 练?

What common words use 练?

How to Write 练 (liàn)