还需要多练。
Need more practice.
Literalmente: Still (还) need (需要) more (多) practice (练).
Use it to humbly acknowledge your own progress or gently encourage a friend to keep improving.
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- A polite way to suggest someone needs more improvement.
- Commonly used for skills, hobbies, sports, and professional tasks.
- Can be used humbly for yourself or encouragingly for others.
Significado
This is a friendly or humble way to say someone still has room to improve. It is like saying 'you're getting there, but keep at it' or 'I still need more work.'
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6Critiquing your own drawing
画得不太好，还需要多练。
I didn't draw it very well, I still need more practice.
Encouraging a younger sibling playing piano
弹得不错，但还需要多练。
You played well, but you still need more practice.
A coach talking to an athlete
你的动作还不标准，还需要多练。
Your form isn't standard yet; you need more practice.
Contexto cultural
This phrase reflects the Confucian value of self-cultivation and the belief that effort trumps innate talent. In modern internet culture, it is often used playfully among gamers (often shortened to '还得练') to tease friends after a victory.
The Modesty Shield
Use this phrase even if you are actually quite good! It prevents you from looking arrogant and earns you 'modesty points' in social circles.
Watch the Tone
If said with a smirk to a stranger, it can sound like 'You're a noob.' Keep your voice warm to ensure it sounds like encouragement.
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- A polite way to suggest someone needs more improvement.
- Commonly used for skills, hobbies, sports, and professional tasks.
- Can be used humbly for yourself or encouragingly for others.
What It Means
This phrase is incredibly versatile. It literally means someone needs more practice. It sounds gentle but direct. It suggests a journey toward mastery. You are not saying someone is bad. You are saying they are not finished yet. It is about growth and potential.
How To Use It
Use it as a standalone sentence. You can also add a subject like 你 (you) or 我 (I). It works perfectly after a performance. Use it when looking at a finished project. It acts as a soft critique. It also works as a humble self-reflection.
When To Use It
Use it when a friend plays a song. Use it after a sports match. It is great for hobbies like painting. In a casual office, use it for drafts. It shows you have high standards. It is common in gaming circles too. If you lose a round, say this. It keeps the mood light and competitive.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it with your boss. It might sound like you are mocking them. Avoid it during very serious failures. If someone is truly upset, be careful. It can sound dismissive if the tone is wrong. Never use it for things that do not require skill. You do not 'practice' eating a sandwich.
Cultural Background
Chinese culture values the 'grind.' There is a deep respect for constant improvement. Mastery is a lifelong path, not a destination. Even masters might say this about themselves. It shows 'qianxu' or modesty. Being too confident can seem arrogant. This phrase keeps everyone grounded and focused. It is the verbal version of a 'keep going' sticker.
Common Variations
还得练(Hái děi liàn): A punchier, more colloquial version.还需要多加练习(Hái xūyào duōjiā liànxí): The formal, textbook version.练得不够(Liàn de bùgòu): Means 'haven't practiced enough.'多练练就好了(Duō liànliàn jiù hǎole): A more encouraging 'you'll be fine with practice.'
Notas de uso
The phrase is neutral but leans informal. It is the 'Goldilocks' of feedback—not too harsh, not too soft. Be mindful that '练' (liàn) is very oral; in formal writing, use '练习' (liànxí).
The Modesty Shield
Use this phrase even if you are actually quite good! It prevents you from looking arrogant and earns you 'modesty points' in social circles.
Watch the Tone
If said with a smirk to a stranger, it can sound like 'You're a noob.' Keep your voice warm to ensure it sounds like encouragement.
The 'Dui' Factor
In northern China, people often add '还得' (hái děi) which makes it sound much more local and 'street-smart'.
Exemplos
6画得不太好，还需要多练。
I didn't draw it very well, I still need more practice.
Using it for yourself shows modesty.
弹得不错，但还需要多练。
You played well, but you still need more practice.
The 'but' makes it a constructive critique.
你的动作还不标准，还需要多练。
Your form isn't standard yet; you need more practice.
Professional but direct feedback on a skill.
我不服！我还需要多练。
I don't accept defeat! I need more practice.
Shows a competitive and humorous spirit.
字写得有进步，不过还需要多练。
Your writing has improved, but it still needs more practice.
Balances praise with a reminder to stay focused.
我的汉语说得不好，还需要多练。
My Chinese isn't good; I still need more practice.
A very common and polite way to apologize for language level.
Teste-se
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about learning to cook.
我做的菜味道一般，___。
Since the food tastes 'average' (一般), the logical conclusion is that more practice is needed.
How would you humbly respond to a compliment on your guitar playing?
谢谢你的夸奖，但我___。
In Chinese culture, responding to a compliment with modesty (saying you need more practice) is very common.
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Recursos visuais
Formality Spectrum of '还需要多练'
Shortened for gaming/internet.
还得练
Standard daily conversation.
还需要多练
Polite written or professional feedback.
还需要多加练习
Where to use '还需要多练'
Sports Field
After missing a shot.
Language Class
After a pronunciation error.
Art Studio
Reviewing a messy sketch.
Gaming
Losing a 1v1 match.
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot usually. It is mostly used for self-deprecation or friendly advice. However, avoid saying it to superiors as it might imply they are incompetent.
Yes, but usually for the 'skill' part of exercise, like a yoga pose or a basketball move, rather than just running.
练习 is the formal noun/verb for practice, while 练 is the short, punchy version used in spoken Chinese.
Just add 我 (wǒ) at the beginning: 我还需要多练.
Yes, gamers often say 还得练 (hái děi liàn) which is a bit more 'savage' or cheeky.
It is better for skills like math problems or writing. For just 'studying' history, people usually say 多复习 (review more).
No, it implies you are in progress. It is a very positive, growth-oriented mindset.
You can say 你说得对 (You're right) or 我会努力的 (I will work hard).
It might be too casual. Instead, say 我会继续努力提升自己 (I will continue to work hard to improve myself).
It is understood everywhere in China, though northern speakers use the '练' shorthand more often than southern speakers.
Frases relacionadas
熟能生巧
Practice makes perfect.
继续努力
Continue to work hard.
还要进步
Still need to progress.
欠火候
Lacking that final touch/not quite there yet.
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