练功 Traditional form: 練功 Pinyin (reading): liàngōng Definitions: to do tai chi to practice kung-fu (or other martial art) to train (for dancing, acrobatics etc) Characters: 练 - to drill, to exercise; to practice, to train 功 - achievement, good work; merit; service Traditional characters: 練 - to drill, to exercise; to practice, to train 功 - achievement, good work; merit; service