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How do you say "to exercise" in Chinese?

锻炼

duàn liàn

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In Chinese, "to exercise" is 锻炼.

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Pronunciation

Say DWAHN (falling tone) then LYE-IN (falling tone). Both syllables drop noticeably.

Writing and usage

Two characters combine. 锻 has twelve strokes with a metal radical, referring to physical training. 炼 has nine strokes with a fire radical.

Example sentence

我每天锻炼。

I exercise every day.

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How to remember 锻炼

The metal radical in 锻 relates to forging or training the body. The fire radical in 炼 symbolizes intensity and effort.

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Questions about 锻炼

How do you say "to exercise" in Chinese?

In Chinese, "to exercise" is 锻炼. It is a noun.

How is 锻炼 written in Chinese?

Two characters combine. 锻 has twelve strokes with a metal radical, referring to physical training. 炼 has nine strokes with a fire radical.

How is 锻炼 used in a sentence?

Use 锻炼 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 我每天锻炼。 (I exercise every day.).

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