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实践 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
实践shíjiànto practiceHSK 5, v, rank #8861, Hard
实践shíjiànto put into practiceHSK 5, v, rank #8861, Hard
实践shíjiànto fulfillHSK 5, v, rank #8861, Hard
实践shíjiànpracticeHSK 5, unknown, rank #8861, Hard
实践shíjiànto live up to (a promise)HSK 5, unknown, rank #8861, Hard
实践shíjiànto carry out (a project)HSK 5, unknown, rank #8861, Hard
shíjiàn(shi2jian4) T2
  1. 1to practice
  2. 2to put into practice
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March 24, 2026
实践(實踐)shíjiàn(shi2jian4)

实践 (shíjiàn) refers to the act of practicing or putting theory into action. It is commonly used in contexts such as education, work, and personal development, emphasizing the importance of experience and application over mere theoretical knowledge.

Frequency#8861DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 实践 is deeply rooted in the value placed on experiential learning and self-cultivation, reflecting the Confucian belief that knowledge must be applied to be truly valuable.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'shy' person (shí) stepping out of their comfort zone to 'practice' (jiàn) speaking in public. The character 实 (shí) looks like a person standing firm, representing reality, while 践 (jiàn) can be visualized as stepping on the ground to signify taking action.

Meanings of 实践

shíjiàn(shi2jian4)
1to practice
2to put into practice
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About 实践

实践Simplified
實踐Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8861Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 实践

Quick Contrast

实践 (shíjiàn) vs 练习 (liànxí) — use 实践 for applying knowledge in real situations, while 练习 focuses on repetitive practice to improve skills.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'shy' person (shí) stepping out of their comfort zone to 'practice' (jiàn) speaking in public. The character 实 (shí) looks like a person standing firm, representing reality, while 践 (jiàn) can be visualized as stepping on the ground to signify taking action.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 实践 with related terms like 实际 (shíjì), which means 'actual' or 'real'. The word is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often collocating with terms like '经验' (experience) or '理论' (theory). Pay attention to tone pronunciation, as mispronouncing either syllable can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 实践 connects well with other vocabulary related to learning and application, such as 学习 (xuéxí - to study) and 理论 (lǐlùn - theory). Focus on using it in sentences that highlight the contrast between theory and practice.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 实践 is deeply rooted in the value placed on experiential learning and self-cultivation, reflecting the Confucian belief that knowledge must be applied to be truly valuable.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 实践 in place of 经验 (experience) when they want to refer to past experiences rather than the act of practicing. For example, saying '我有很多实践' (I have a lot of practice) instead of '我有很多经验' (I have a lot of experience) is incorrect.

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Component Characters

实shíreal
HSK 48 strokes宀
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践jiànto fulfill (a promise)
12 strokes足
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Grammar Patterns of 实践

实践 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 1

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理论与____相结合才能取得好成绩。

Only by combining theory and practice can one achieve good results.

Example Sentences for 实践 (6)

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1
一分实践当得十分理论.

yī fēn shí jiàn dāng dé shí fēn lǐ lùn.

An ounce of practice is worth a pound of theory.
2
在就医学研究专题讨论一天后，会议接下来的主题集中在教学实践上。

zài jiù yī xué yán jiū zhuān tí tǎo lùn yī tiān hòu， ， huì yì jiē xià lái de zhǔ tí jí zhōng zài jiào xué shí jiàn。

Following a day of medical research, the conference focused on educational practices.
3
这几乎是一条普遍的真理：我们在某一工作中越往上晋升，实际运用那些当初在工作中经常实践的技能的机会就越少。

zhè jī hū shì yī tiáo pǔ biàn de zhēn lǐ： ： wǒ mén zài mǒu yī gōng zuò zhōng yuè wǎng shàng jìn， shēng ， shí jì yùn yòng nà xiē dāng chū zài gōng zuò zhōng jīng cháng shí jiàn de jì néng de jī huì jiù。

It is an almost universal truth that the more we are promoted in a job, the less we actually exercise the skills we initially used to perform it.
4
苏格拉底是这种以理性分析法探求基本假设的最伟大的实践者.

sū gé lā dǐ shì zhè zhǒng yǐ lǐ xìng fēn xī fǎ tàn qiú jī běn jiǎ shè de zuì wěi dà de shí jiàn zhě.

Socrates was the greatest practitioner of this analytical search for fundamental assumptions.
5
我很快发现,付诸实践远比心中构想困难得多.

wǒ hěn kuài fā xiàn, , fù zhū shí jiàn yuǎn bǐ xīn zhōng gòu xiǎng kùn nán dé.

I soon found I had undertaken a task of more difficulty than I had imagined.
6
从实践出发,分别介绍了声学吉他与电吉他的拾音技巧.

cóng shí jiàn chū fā, , fēn bié jiè shào le shēng xué jí tā yǔ diàn jí tā de shí yīn jì.

Pick - up skills for acoustic and electric guitar were respectively introduced from practice.

Cultural Notes for 实践

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 实践 is deeply rooted in the value placed on experiential learning and self-cultivation, reflecting the Confucian belief that knowledge must be applied to be truly valuable.

Frequently Asked Questions about 实践

You can say '我们应该把理论应用于实践' (Wǒmen yīnggāi bǎ lǐlùn yìngyòng yú shíjiàn), meaning 'We should apply theory to practice.'