Word information
Simplified锻炼
Traditional鍛鍊
Pinyinduànliàn
Part of speech动
HSK 3.03
HSK 2.03
Chinese word dictionary
锻炼
duànliàn · to toughen; to temper; to engage in physical exercise; to work out; (fig.) to develop one's skills; to train oneself
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