verb / noun HSK 5
Traditional 實踐
to practice · to put into practice · practice · praxis
Meaning
实践 means to put ideas, theories, or plans into actual practice or action. As a noun, it refers to practice or practical experience, often contrasted with theory (理论). It emphasizes the doing or implementation aspect, turning knowledge into real-world application.
Usage
Commonly used in formal, academic, or professional contexts when discussing implementing theories, carrying out plans, or gaining hands-on experience. Often paired with 理论 (theory) to discuss the theory-practice relationship. More formal than 练习 (to practice skills).
Examples
- 01我们应该把理论和实践结合起来。.We should combine theory with practice.
- 02这个计划需要在实践中不断完善。.This plan needs to be continuously improved through practice.
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Common collocations
- 实践经验practical experience
- 付诸实践to put into practice
- 理论与实践theory and practice
- 社会实践social practice
Antonyms
Origin
践 originally meant to tread or step on, derived from the foot radical. Combined with 实 (real), it conveys the idea of putting real steps into action.