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Chinese dictionary
v.practice one's skill; try one's hand (at some skill)
我初学裁缝，先做小孩衣服练手。
Having just started to learn tailoring, I'll try my hand at some children's clothes.
Word usage
- Separable word"练" and "手" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
我们用旧机器练个手。
Let's practice our skills with the old machine.
护士在丈夫身上练了很多次手。
The nurse has practiced her skills with her husband many times.
我已经练过手了。
I have already practiced my skills.