Definition & Meaning

do exercises in gymnastics, wushu, acrobatics, etc.; practice kung fu

Word usage

liàn gōng

练 功

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v.do exercises in gymnastics, wushu, acrobatics, etc.; practice kung fu
- liàn gōng fáng
  练功房
  training hall
- tā liàn gōng hǎo jǐ nián yǒu néng nai le
  他练功好几年，有能耐了。
  Having practised martial art for a few years, he's really good at it.
- tā shì liàn gōng zhī rén jǐ gè rén dòng shǒu wú fǎ zhì fú tā
  他是练功之人，几个人动手无法制服他。
  He once practised kung fu, and it took more than a few people to overpower him.
- yǎn yuán bì xū jiān chí liàn gōng
  演员必须坚持练功。
  An actor must consistently practise his skill.
- wǒ xiǎng liàn gōng lái qiáng shēn jiàn tǐ
  我想练功来强身健体。
  I want to keep healthy through martial art.
synonym
liàn wǔ练武 yǎn wǔ演武

Word usage

Separable word
"练" and "功" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 他练过几年功。
  He has practiced kung fu for several years.
- 舞蹈演员每天都坚持练一会儿功。
  The dancers practice their skills for a while every day.

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