Definition
练拳 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to practice boxing' or 'to train in boxing'. The two characters can be separated when inserting time duration, frequency, or other elements — for example, 练了一年拳 ('practiced boxing for a year') or 练过三次拳 ('practiced boxing three times'). When not separated, it behaves like a regular verb-object compound. It is used in martial arts and fitness contexts.
v.o.
to practice boxingto train in boxing
Examples
- 练拳。Tā měitiān zǎoshang dōu qù gōngyuán liàn quán.He goes to the park every morning to practice boxing.
- ，。Wǒ yǐjīng liàn le yì nián quán le, jìnbù hěn dà.I have practiced boxing for a year now and have improved a lot.
- 。Tā měi zhōu liàn sān cì quán.He practices boxing three times a week.
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