训 xùn to teach
to teach; to instruct; to train
怎么记住“训”: 讠 words + 川 stream = to teach. The swimming coach uses calm words by the mountain stream to teach the kids how to cross it safely.
部件结构
形声 · Meaning + sound
One part gives the meaning, the other gives the sound.
训 = 讠 words + 川 stream
- 讠 words meaning
- 川 stream sound
The swimming coach uses calm words by the mountain stream to teach the kids how to cross it safely.
How it came to be
Words give the meaning and the stream the sound.
用法
- To train or instruct, with an edge of discipline. 训练 (xùnliàn) is systematic training: 军事训练 (jūnshì xùnliàn) military training.
- 培训 (péixùn) is job/skills training (courses, programs); 训练 is drilling for competence (athletes, soldiers).
- 教训 (jiàoxùn) has two faces: a noun 'lesson learned' (吸取教训 xīqǔ jiàoxùn draw a lesson) and a verb 'to scold/tell off'.