created reference approved 炼/鍊 → 链/鏈 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 鍊 liàn
链 / 鏈 liàn
same_as
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created reference approved 炼/鍊 → 炼/煉 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 鍊 liàn
炼 / 煉 liàn
same_as
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created reference approved 炼/煉 → 练/練 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 煉 liàn
练 / 練 liàn
see
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created sense approved 炼/鍊 · liàn · chain — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 鍊
liàn
chain
A series of metal links or cable connected together, such as a [[铁链|鐵鏈|tie3 lian4]] or [[锁链|鎖鏈|suo3 lian4]].
鍊
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created sense approved 炼/鍊 · liàn · to chain — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 鍊
liàn
to chain
to fasten or restrain with a chain; to enchain
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created sense approved 炼/鍊 · liàn · chain (unit) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 鍊
liàn
chain (unit)
a unit of length, either a nautical cable (approx. 185m) or a surveying chain (approx. 20m)
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created sense approved 炼/煉 · liàn · to train — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 煉
liàn
to train
To improve one's character, skills, or physical fitness through practice or experience; often confused with [[练|練|lian4]]
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created sense approved 炼/煉 · liàn · to refine — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 煉
liàn
to refine
To heat a substance to remove impurities, extract a component, or strengthen it; to smelt, refine, or temper
鍊
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created sense approved 炼/煉 · liàn · surname — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 煉
liàn
surname
A Chinese surname
鍊
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created sense approved 炼/煉 · liàn · to decoct — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 煉
liàn
to decoct
To boil down or decoct medicinal herbs or alchemical substances for a long time
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created sense approved 炼/煉 · liàn · to polish — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
炼 / 煉
liàn
to polish
To carefully polish or refine writing to make it concise and precise
鍊
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