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排练 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
排练páiliànto rehearseHSK 6, vn, rank #3302, Hard
排练páiliànrehearsalHSK 6, vn, rank #3302, Hard
páiliàn(pai2lian4) T2
  1. 1to rehearse
  2. 2rehearsal
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March 24, 2026
排练(排練)páiliàn(pai2lian4)

排练 (pái liàn) means 'to rehearse' or 'rehearsal' in the context of performing arts. It is commonly used in theater, music, and dance to describe the practice sessions that occur before a public performance. The term emphasizes the organization and preparation needed for a polished presentation.

Frequency#3302DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, theater and performance have historical significance, with traditional forms like Peking Opera requiring extensive rehearsals, or 排练, to perfect movements and dialogue. This reflects the value placed on preparation and mastery in artistic endeavors.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'pair' of actors (排, pái) lining up in formation during a 'rehearsal' (练, liàn). Visualize the two actors practicing their lines repeatedly, ensuring they get it right before the big show. The pairing helps you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 排练

páiliàn(pai2lian4)
1to rehearse
2rehearsal
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About 排练

排练Simplified
排練Traditional
Strokes
Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#3302Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 排练

Quick Contrast

排练 (rehearse) vs 练习 (practice) — use 排练 for organized rehearsals before a performance, while 练习 refers to general practice or training.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'pair' of actors (排, pái) lining up in formation during a 'rehearsal' (练, liàn). Visualize the two actors practicing their lines repeatedly, ensuring they get it right before the big show. The pairing helps you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Usage Notes

排练 is typically used in formal contexts related to performances, so it's appropriate for discussions about theater or music. Common collocations include '排练时间' (rehearsal time) and '排练场' (rehearsal space). Be cautious with the tones; mispronouncing '排' (pái) as 'pāi' may change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 排练 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to performing arts and events. Focus on its usage in sentences related to preparation and practice, as well as its role in cultural discussions about performance art.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, theater and performance have historical significance, with traditional forms like Peking Opera requiring extensive rehearsals, or 排练, to perfect movements and dialogue. This reflects the value placed on preparation and mastery in artistic endeavors.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 排练 with 练习, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我今天要排练数学' (I will rehearse math) is incorrect; it should be '我今天要练习数学' (I will practice math).

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Pronunciation of 排练

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Component Characters

páia row
HSK 411 strokes
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liànto practice
HSK 38 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 排练

排练 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 2 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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我真想留下来听这支高超的管弦乐队____.

I was tempted to stay and hear this superb orchestra rehearse.

Example Sentences for 排练 (1)

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我真想留下来听这支高超的管弦乐队排练.

wǒ zhēn xiǎng liú xià lái tīng zhè zhī gāo chāo de guǎn xián lè duì pái liàn.

I was tempted to stay and hear this superb orchestra rehearse.

Cultural Notes for 排练

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, theater and performance have historical significance, with traditional forms like Peking Opera requiring extensive rehearsals, or 排练, to perfect movements and dialogue. This reflects the value placed on preparation and mastery in artistic endeavors.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, rehearsals are also valued, but the informal nature of practice sessions may differ; in China, there is often a greater emphasis on formality and structure in the rehearsal process.

Frequently Asked Questions about 排练

排练 specifically refers to rehearsals for performances, while 练习 (liàn xí) is a more general term for practice, applicable to various contexts.