实践 (shíjiàn) — practice; to put into practice
HSK 5 | noun/verb | practical application of theory; to apply knowledge in real action
实践 (shíjiàn)
Practice refers to the actual application of a theory, belief, or method in real-world situations, as opposed to theoretical knowledge alone.
Meanings
- [noun] practice; practical application; real-world experience
- [verb] to put into practice; to practice; to apply in reality
Example Sentences
理论必须与实践相结合才能发挥最大效用。 Lǐlùn bìxū yǔ shíjiàn xiāng jiéhé cái néng fāhuī zuìdà xiàoyòng. Theory must be combined with practice to be most effective.
实践是检验真理的唯一标准。 Shíjiàn shì jiǎnyàn zhēnlǐ de wéiyī biāozhǔn. Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth.
他努力实践自己对可持续发展的承诺。 Tā nǔlì shíjiàn zìjǐ duì kě chíxù fāzhǎn de chéngnuò. He works hard to put his commitment to sustainable development into practice.
学生需要通过实践来巩固课堂上学到的知识。 Xuéshēng xūyào tōngguò shíjiàn lái gǒnggù kètáng shàng xuédào de zhīshi. Students need to consolidate what they learn in class through practice.
这次社区服务活动是他们社会实践的一部分。 Zhè cì shèqū fúwù huódòng shì tāmen shèhuì shíjiàn de yī bùfèn. This community service activity is part of their social practice.
多年的工作实践使他积累了丰富的经验。 Duō nián de gōngzuò shíjiàn shǐ tā jīlěile fēngfù de jīngyàn. Years of work practice have allowed him to accumulate rich experience.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 理论与实践 (lǐlùn yǔ shíjiàn) | theory and practice |
| 社会实践 (shèhuì shíjiàn) | social practice; community engagement |
| 实践经验 (shíjiàn jīngyàn) | practical experience |
| 付诸实践 (fùzhū shíjiàn) | to put into practice |
| 实践证明 (shíjiàn zhèngmíng) | practice has proved/shown |
| 工作实践 (gōngzuò shíjiàn) | work practice |
Usage Notes
实践 is a key philosophical and educational term in Chinese. The famous Maoist dictum 实践是检验真理的唯一标准 (Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth) gives this word deep ideological resonance in Chinese culture.
In everyday modern usage, 实践 is used broadly for applying knowledge or values in real situations. 社会实践 refers to community service or internship activities required of Chinese university students. Note that 实践 implies more deliberate, purposeful action than simply 做 (do) or 试 (try).
Memory Hook
实 (real/actual) + 践 (to tread/walk on) -- walking on real ground rather than just looking at a map. True knowledge comes from treading the actual path.