訓 meaning and stroke order
To teach, to instruct; pattern, example; exegesis
How to write 訓, stroke by stroke
10 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 訓
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to teach; to train; to admonish
- (bound form) instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule
How 訓 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Speech.
言 gives the meaning and 川 hints at the sound.
Radical: 言 (words), shared by 155 characters on this site.
How to remember 訓
訓 combines 言 (speech) on the left with 川 (chuān, river) on the right. Picture words flowing steadily like a river from a teacher to a student, which is what teaching and instruction are.
訓 (simplified 训) is rarely used alone in modern speech. It mostly appears in compounds like 训练 (xùnliàn, to train) and 教训 (jiàoxùn, a lesson or a scolding). Example: 他每天训练两个小时。(Tā měitiān xùnliàn liǎng gè xiǎoshí.) He trains for two hours every day.
Common mistake: Learners often read it as chuān because of the 川 component, but the character is pronounced xùn with a fourth tone. Also, 教训 can mean a harsh talking-to, so do not use it when you simply mean polite teaching.
Common words with 訓
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 訓練 | xùnliàn | to train; to drill | HSK 3 |
| 教訓 | jiàoxùn | to provide guidance; to lecture sb; to upbraid; a talking-to; a bitter lesson | HSK 4 |
| 培訓 | péixùn | to cultivate; to train | HSK 4 |
| 培訓班 | péixùnbān | training class | HSK 4 |
| 受訓 | shòuxùn | to receive training | |
| 訓練營 | xùnliànyíng | training camp | |
| 吸取教訓 | xīqǔjiàoxun | to draw a lesson (from a setback) | |
| 訓練場 | xùnliànchǎng | training ground | |
| 訓斥 | xùnchì | to reprimand; to rebuke |
Characters that contain 訓
Learning 訓 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 訓
How many strokes are in 訓?
訓 is written with 10 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 訓 mean?
訓 (xùn) means to teach, to instruct; pattern, example; exegesis. A common word with it is 训练 (xùnliàn), meaning "to train; to drill".
How do you pronounce 訓?
訓 is pronounced xùn, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 訓?
The radical of 訓 is 言, which carries the idea of "words". Dictionaries list 訓 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 訓?
訓 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 训, used in mainland China and Singapore.
What is the difference between 训练 and 锻炼?
训练 (xùnliàn) means organized training or drilling, often with a coach or program, like for athletes or soldiers. 锻炼 (duànliàn) means general physical exercise or building yourself up, like going for a run to stay healthy.
How do you say 'learn a lesson' with this character?
Use 吸取教训 (xīqǔ jiàoxun), meaning to draw a lesson from a mistake or setback. For example, 我们要吸取教训。(Wǒmen yào xīqǔ jiàoxun.) We must learn from this lesson.