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練
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Jyutping
lin6 gung1
Pinyin
liàn gōng
Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
to do tai chi
to practice kung-fu (or other martial art)
to train (for dancing, acrobatics etc)
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
動詞
訓練武功、操練功夫
to practise one's wushu or kungfu skills
佢每朝都喺公園練功。
佢每朝都喺公园练功。
keoi5 mui5 ziu1 dou1 hai2 gung1 jyun2 lin6 gung1.
He practises his kungfu in the park every day.
Definitions (Wiktionary)
verb
to do exercises in gymnastics, wushu, acrobatics, etc.; to practice one's skill
Definitions (Kaifangcidian)
(沒有對應漢語詞彙)
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
Cantonese
练拳不练功,到老一场空。
練拳不練功,到老一場空。
lin6 kyun2 bat1 lin6 gung1, dou3 lou5 jat1 coeng4 hung1
If you practice only the form of martial art but never build up your strength, you will gain nothing when you turn old.
Cantonese
佢每朝都喺公园练功。
佢每朝都喺公園練功。
keoi5 mui5 ziu1 dou1 hai2 gung1 jyun2 lin6 gung1.
He practises his kungfu in the park every day.