verb / noun HSK 4
Traditional 訓練
to train · to drill · training · exercise
Meaning
训练 means to train or practice systematically to develop a skill or ability. It can refer to physical training like sports or military drills, or mental training like learning a skill. As a noun, it means the training process itself.
Usage
Commonly used in contexts involving sports, military, professional skills, and animal training. It implies systematic, repeated practice to improve performance. Often appears with objects like 队员 (team members), 士兵 (soldiers), or 技能 (skills). More formal than 练习.
Examples
- 01他每天早上都去体育馆训练。.He goes to the gym to train every morning.
- 02这支军队训练有素，纪律严明。, .This army is well-trained and highly disciplined.
Characters
Measure words
- 次进行一次训练
- 场一场训练
Common collocations
- 训练有素well-trained
- 体能训练physical training
- 军事训练military training
- 接受训练to receive training
Origin
The character 训 originally meant 'to teach or instruct' and 练 means 'to practice.' Together they form a compound meaning systematic instruction through practice.