修煉
xiū​liàn

to practice asceticism

  • created sense approved 修炼/修煉 · xiū​liàn · to practice asceticism — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    修炼 / 修煉

    xiū​liàn

    to practice asceticism

    To practice Taoist techniques for self-cultivation, such as meditation, breathing exercises, or alchemy, often with the goal of achieving immortality or spiritual power.

    修 (literal) → 修 · xiū · to cultivate 炼 (literal) → 炼/煉 · liàn · to train

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  • created sense approved 修炼/修煉 · xiū​liàn · to cultivate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    修炼 / 修煉

    xiū​liàn

    to cultivate

    To train oneself or work hard at a skill to reach a high level of mastery; to refine one's character or abilities through persistent effort.

    修 (literal) → 修 · xiū · to cultivate 炼 (literal) → 炼/煉 · liàn · to train

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