xiū​liàn

cultivate

修炼 (修煉) xiū​liàn
cultivate verb
to practice religious austerities or asceticism, especially in a Taoist context, to achieve spiritual transcendence or immortality

He practiced Taoist cultivation in the deep mountains for many years, hoping to achieve immortality.

refine verb
to improve one's character, skills, or mental state through rigorous self-discipline and persistent effort

Only by continuously honing one's skills in the workplace can one remain invincible.

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0.540 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
11.8 per million

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