训 xùn to teach
to teach; to instruct; to train
How to remember 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.
Component breakdown
训 = 讠 words + 川 stream
- 讠 words
- 川 stream
The swimming coach uses calm words by the mountain stream to teach the kids how to cross it safely.
How it is used
- 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'.