liàn xí

to practice

The Chinese word for 'to practice' is '练习'. It is often used in a similar manner as in English, to describe the act of engaging in an activity repeatedly for the purpose of improving or maintaining one's proficiency. For example, you might hear it used in sentences such as '我需要更多的练习' ('I need more practice') or '你应该每天练习' ('You should practice every day').