HSK 7, vn, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
训
xùn
pattern
HSK 7, vn, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
训
xùn
to teach
HSK 7, vn, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
训
xùn
to train
HSK 7, vn, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
训
xùn
instruction
HSK 7, vn, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
训
xùn
to teach, to instruct; pattern, example; exegesis
HSK 7, vn, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
训
xùn
to admonish
HSK 7, unknown, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
训
xùn
instruction (from superiors)
HSK 7, unknown, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
训
xùn
teachings
HSK 7, unknown, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
训
xùn
rule
HSK 7, unknown, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #8235, Very Hard
xùn(xun4)xun T4
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March 24, 2026
训(訓)xùn(xun4)
The character 训 (xùn) primarily means 'to teach' or 'to instruct.' It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as training or teaching someone a skill or knowledge. The nuance of this word often implies a formal or authoritative approach to instruction, such as military training or teaching from a superior.
Strokes5Radical讠Frequency#8235DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, teaching and training are often seen as hierarchical, with respect given to instructors. The concept of 训 is reflected in traditional Chinese education, where teachers play a crucial role in shaping moral and practical knowledge.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wise old teacher (the character 训) tapping their finger on a book, symbolizing the act of instructing students. The radical 训 resembles a person (亻) engaged in teaching, while the phonetic element (言) reflects the idea of speech or words, emphasizing the verbal nature of instruction.
Meanings of 训
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About 训
训Simplified
訓Traditional
5Strokes
讠Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#8235Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 训
Quick Contrast
教 (jiào) - use 训 (xùn) when emphasizing formal or authoritative instruction, while 教 (jiào) is more general and can refer to teaching in a broader sense.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 训 with similar-sounding words, such as 讯 (xùn), which means 'news' or 'inquiry.' This word is generally more formal, often used in educational or military contexts. Common collocations include 训诲 (xùn huì - to instruct) and 训练 (xùn liàn - to train).
HSK Study Tips
Although 训 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to words like 学 (xué - to learn) and 教 (jiào - to teach), which are essential at lower levels. Students should focus on recognizing its components and understanding its use in formal contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 训 with 教 (jiào) and use it in casual contexts, leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我训他' (Wǒ xùn tā - I teach him) is less common than '我教他' (Wǒ jiào tā).
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训 = 讠 + 川. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 训
IDS Structure⿰讠川
训Full Character
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讠yan2
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川Chuan1
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How to say example in Chinese
“example” in Chinese is训xùn
The character 训 (xùn) primarily means 'to teach' or 'to instruct.' It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as training or teaching someone a skill or knowledge. The nuance of this word often implies a formal or authoritative approach to instruction, such as military training or teaching from a superior.
When to use 训
Be careful not to confuse 训 with similar-sounding words, such as 讯 (xùn), which means 'news' or 'inquiry.' This word is generally more formal, often used in educational or military contexts. Common collocations include 训诲 (xùn huì - to instruct) and 训练 (xùn liàn - to train).
训 or something close to it
教 (jiào) - use 训 (xùn) when emphasizing formal or authoritative instruction, while 教 (jiào) is more general and can refer to teaching in a broader sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 训 with 教 (jiào) and use it in casual contexts, leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我训他' (Wǒ xùn tā - I teach him) is less common than '我教他' (Wǒ jiào tā).
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Grammar Patterns of 训
训 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
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Word Family of 训
Words Containing This Character19
训练xùnliànto train訓練
培训péixùnto cultivate培訓
教训jiàoxùnlesson教訓
训xùnto teach訓
集训training集訓
培训班péixùnbāntraining class培訓班
受训to receive training受訓
训斥to reprimand訓斥
军训drill軍訓
训话to admonish subordinates訓話
训诫to reprimand訓誡
校训school motto校訓
轮训training in rotation輪訓
古训old adage古訓
家训family precepts家訓
训诂to interpret and make glossaries and commentaries on classic texts訓詁
整训to drill troops整訓
遗训wishes of the deceased遺訓
训令order訓令
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Frequently Asked Questions about 训
Some synonyms for 训 include 教 (jiào), which means 'to teach,' and 训导 (xùn dǎo), meaning 'to instruct.' These words share similar meanings but can vary in context depending on the situation.
Yes, 训 can be used in both formal and informal contexts. While it is often associated with formal teaching or training, it can also be used casually among peers to indicate guidance or advice.
训 (xùn) means 'to teach' or 'to train' in Chinese. It can also refer to 'admonishing' or providing instruction from superiors. Additionally, it encompasses the ideas of teachings or rules.
You can use 训 in a sentence to indicate the act of teaching or training someone. For example, '老师在训学生' means 'The teacher is training the students.' This showcases its application in educational contexts.
While 训 can be used in everyday contexts, it is more commonly found in formal settings like education and training.
Synonyms include 教 (jiào - to teach) and 指导 (zhǐ dǎo - to guide), but 训 carries a more formal tone.
Make sure to pronounce it with a falling tone, as in xùn, to differentiate it from other similar-sounding words.
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