锻炼 (duànliàn) — how to say "to exercise" in Chinese

锻炼

To exercise

Character composition

to forge (metal)

to temper, to train

Radicals / Keys

Fire

#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes

Gold

#167 · jīn · 5 strokes

Examples

为了身体更健康,我每天早上都会锻炼半小时。

To be healthier, I exercise for half an hour every morning.

我每天锻炼

I exercise every day.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 锻炼 (duànliàn) — to exercise

[duànliàn-] Danny the Blacksmith forges metal 锻 during his gym workouts, tempering it 炼 with each exercise. Picture him lifting weights, surrounded by flying sparks and the clanging sound of metal, feeling pumped 💪🔥. This is how Danny exercises 锻炼, getting stronger each time!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to exercise" in Chinese?

"to exercise" in Chinese is 锻炼 (duànliàn).

What does 锻炼 mean in English?

锻炼 (duànliàn) means "To exercise".

How is 锻炼 pronounced?

It is pronounced duànliàn (written as duanlian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to exercise" in Chinese characters?

It is written 锻炼.

What HSK level is 锻炼?

锻炼 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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