修炼
xiūliàn
Description
“修炼”常常用在武侠或者玄幻的故事里，意思是通过努力练习来让自己变得更强。
"修炼" is often used in martial arts or fantasy stories, meaning to become stronger through diligent practice.
它也可以指一个人不断学习，让自己的能力或心态变得更好。
It can also refer to a person continuously learning to improve their abilities or mindset.
Meanings
修炼xiūliàn
to practice or train to gain power (esp. spiritual/martial)
他在山上修炼了十年。
He practiced cultivation on the mountain for ten years.
修炼xiūliàn
to cultivate or improve oneself over time
想成功，你还要多修炼自己。
To succeed, you need to cultivate yourself more.
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Notes
- Etymology
修 (to cultivate/repair) + 炼 (to refine/temper), literally 'cultivate and refine'.
- Nuance
strongly associated with martial-arts and fantasy fiction; also used figuratively for self-improvement.
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