训练
xùnliàn
The English word 'training' is translated into Chinese as 训练 (xùnliàn).
训练 is used to describe the activity of imparting and acquiring skills. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in sports or military-related settings.
Meaning: the activity of imparting and acquiring skills (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 训练 is composed of 训, which means to instruct or teach and 练, which means to practice or exercise.
Which one should you use?
While 训练 often implies physical or repetitive skill practice (like sports or military drills), the term 培训 (péixùn) is more commonly used for professional or corporate training sessions.
How do you pronounce it?
xùnliàn
Did you know?
- In Chinese culture, the concept of 练 is closely linked to the idea of 'tempering' metal, suggesting that training is a process of hardening one's character like steel.
- While 训练 describes the act, the term 魔鬼训练 (móguǐ xùnliàn) literally means 'devil training' and is used to describe an incredibly grueling or 'hellish' bootcamp.
- The character 训 (xùn) can also mean 'to reprimand' or 'to lecture', implying that training often involves a level of discipline or correction.
Examples in context
- 和他们一起训练不是游戏。Training with them is not a game.This sentence shows the context of training with others.Tatoeba #9956384 by GlossaMatik, translation #1804382 by Amastan
- 会有训练。Training will be provided.This sentence is useful for indicating that training will be provided.Tatoeba #5670733 by verdastelo9604, translation #4501576 by CK
- 不管训练多么艰苦，她都没有哭过。No matter how hard the training was, she never cried.This sentence describes the difficulty of a training process.Tatoeba #3035567 by vicch, translation #1426415 by CC
- 公司会定期举行培训课程。The company holds regular training courses.
- 我正在进行驾驶员培训。I'm currently undergoing driver training.
- 学生们接受了一周的教育训练。The students received a week of educational training.
- 我参加了一个摄影培训班。I joined a photography training class.
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Example conversation
Wei and Yuting are discussing his new job responsibilities.
- 伟 Wei我刚开始接受新工作的训练。Wǒ gāng kāishǐ jiēshòu xīn gōngzuò de xùnliàn.I just started training for my new job.
- 雨婷 Yuting伟，你的训练辛苦吗？Wěi, nǐ de xùnliàn xīnkǔ ma?Wei, is your training difficult?
- 伟 Wei内容很多，但很有意思。Nèiróng hěnduō, dàn hěn yǒuyìsi.There is a lot of content, but it is very interesting.
- 雨婷 Yuting祝你训练顺利！Zhù nǐ xùnliàn shùnlì!I wish you success with your training!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
