Definition
实践 (shí jiàn) means 'to put into practice' — it's the general verb for applying theory or carrying out a plan, promise, or idea. It is broader than 实行 (shí xíng), which specifically means to implement a policy or system. 实践 can also be a noun meaning 'practice' (as in theory and practice).
verb
to put into practiceto carry out (a plan, theory, promise)
Easily confused
- 时间shí jiānsound-aliketime; period (a length or duration of time)
- 事件shì jiànsound-alikeevent; incident
- 世间shì jiānsound-alikethe world (of mortals); this earthly realm; human society
Examples
- 实践。Lǐlùn bìxū yǔ shí jiàn xiāng jiéhé.Theory must be combined with practice.
- 实践。Tā shí jiàn le zìjǐ de chéngnuò.He lived up to his promise.
- 实践。Zhège jìhuà xūyào shí jiàn lái zhèngmíng.This plan needs practice to prove it.
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