No. 914 in Chinese
锻炼
To exercise or to engage in physical training.
In a sentence
我每天早晨都会锻炼身体。
I exercise my body every morning.
In this sentence, "锻炼" is used as a verb meaning 'to exercise' or 'to work out', referring specifically to physical activity.
这个工作是锻炼一个人意志的好机会。
This job is a great opportunity to train a person's willpower.
Here, "锻炼" metaphorically means 'to train or develop,' applied to a mental or character trait like willpower.
通过不断锻炼，她的艺术才能得到了提升。
Through continuous practice, her artistic talent improved.
In this example, "锻炼" is used in the sense of 'to practice or hone,' referring to improving skills.
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