練	1420B10   93B.00-9	部居	畫數  15	ㄌㄧㄢˋ [lian4] . [Cf. 煉，鍊]
N	(1)  Treated silk: 白練 white treated silk, sometimes fig. for waterfalls. (2)  A surname.
V	(1)  To treat, soften, whiten silk by boiling: 練熟絲 such fine silk. (2)  To train, practise: 練習，習練，訓練，教練 practice (lessons, games, singing, gymnastics, etc.); 練兵 [lian4bing1]↓; 練把式 practise, learn boxing postures; 練手兒 practise hand grip; 操練 to drill.
Adj	Skillful, well-trained: 熟練，諳練 well-trained, thoroughly familiar; 練達 [lian4da2]↓.
Words	1.練兵 [lian4bing1], v.i., train soldiers to form an army.  2.練達 [lian4da2], adj., skilled, experienced (diplomat); steady and experienced.  3.練習 [lian4xi2], v.i. & t. & n., practise, -ice; 練習簿 exercise book; 練習生 apprentice, employee in training.