lin6 bing1練兵练兵
Jyutpinglin6 bing1
Yalelihn bīng
Definition
To train troops or soldiers.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in military or historical contexts and sounds quite formal or literary in modern daily speech. While it literally refers to training soldiers, it is sometimes used metaphorically in business or sports to describe preparing a team for a major challenge or competition.
Examples
The general is leading the soldiers to train.
When did you all start training the troops?
Related words
Common phrases
train troops for war
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Grammar guides
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