锻炼
Basic Meaning
v
Used figuratively for non-physical skills or mindset. It emphasizes growth through real-world experience, not formal study.
to gain experience and develop (one's skills, abilities, or awareness) through practical work, social activities, or job practice.
通过生产劳动、社会活动和工作实践，使觉悟、工作能力等提高。
Words:
锻炼自我锻炼才能锻炼能力
Synonyms:
磨炼锤炼磨练磨砺实践历练
Sentences:
- 刚毕业的大学生需要多锻炼自己，才能更快适应工作环境。Recent university graduates need to gain more experience and develop themselves to adapt to the work environment faster.
- 参与社区活动是锻炼组织能力的好方法。Participating in community activities is a great way to develop organizational skills.
v
The original, literal meaning. Less common in daily conversation today unless in industrial or technical contexts, such as 锻炼冶金.
to forge or smelt (metal).
指锻造或冶炼。
Words:
锻炼冶金锻炼金属锻炼合金
Synonyms:
陶冶冶炼焙烧熔炼
Sentences:
- 在古代，工匠需要锻炼金属来制作工具和武器。In ancient times, craftsmen needed to smelt metal to make tools and weapons.
- 这种特殊合金需要高温才能有效锻炼。This special alloy requires high temperatures to be effectively forged.
v
The most common modern meaning when discussing health. It refers specifically to physical training and bodily health.
(figurative) to exercise to improve one's physical fitness; to work out.
比喻通过体育运动增强体质。
Words:
锻炼体能锻炼体力增强锻炼
Synonyms:
训练操练
Sentences:
- 我每天早上都去公园跑步锻炼身体。I go to the park to run and exercise every morning.
- 医生建议他多锻炼，以增强体力。The doctor advised him to exercise more to improve his physical strength.