Radical 纟

8 strokes

練

thread 纟 (233a) + select (713a) = train 练

[熟练 (696) shúliàn skilled, skilful]

“You must learn how to select the correct thread if you want to train to become a dressmaker.” / Two dwarves come round with a selection of things to test the students’ skills, including lentils (in place of sequins) to sew onto dresses.