训 meaning and stroke order
To teach; to train; to admonish; (bound form) instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule
How to write 训, stroke by stroke
5 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 训
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to teach; to train; to admonish
- (bound form) instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule
How 训 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Speech.
讠 gives the meaning and 川 hints at the sound.
Radical: 讠 (words), shared by 144 characters on this site.
How to remember 训
训 (xùn) puts speech 讠 next to 川 (chuān, river). Picture a teacher's words flowing steadily like a river to guide students, and remember that 川 also hints at the sound.
训 rarely stands alone in modern speech. It mostly appears in words about training and lessons, such as 训练 (xùnliàn), 培训 (péixùn) and 教训 (jiàoxùn). Example: 他每天都去训练。(Tā měitiān dōu qù xùnliàn.) He goes to training every day.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 训 (xùn) with 川 (chuān) or with 顺 (shùn), because they share the 川 part. Also note that 教训 can mean a scolding or a bitter lesson, so it is not a neutral word for teaching.
Common words with 训
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 训练 | xùnliàn | to train; to drill | HSK 3 |
| 教训 | jiàoxùn | to provide guidance; to lecture sb; to upbraid; a talking-to; a bitter lesson | HSK 4 |
| 培训 | péixùn | to cultivate; to train | HSK 4 |
| 培训班 | péixùnbān | training class | HSK 4 |
| 受训 | shòuxùn | to receive training | |
| 训练营 | xùnliànyíng | training camp | |
| 吸取教训 | xīqǔjiàoxun | to draw a lesson (from a setback) | |
| 训练场 | xùnliànchǎng | training ground | |
| 训斥 | xùnchì | to reprimand; to rebuke |
训 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 训
How many strokes are in 训?
训 is written with 5 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 训 mean?
训 (xùn) means to teach; to train; to admonish; (bound form) instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule. A common word with it is 训练 (xùnliàn), meaning "to train; to drill".
How do you pronounce 训?
训 is pronounced xùn, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 训?
The radical of 训 is 讠, which carries the idea of "words". Dictionaries list 训 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 训?
The traditional form of 训 is 訓. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 训 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 训 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 训 is part of the HSK 3 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard, and you are expected to write it by hand from HSK 3.
What is the difference between 训练 and 培训?
训练 (xùnliàn) is drilling or practice, often physical, as in sports or the military. 培训 (péixùn) is more formal training, like a job course or a company training program.
How do you say learn a lesson from a mistake in Chinese?
Use 吸取教训 (xīqǔ jiàoxun), literally to absorb a lesson. For example, 我们要吸取这次的教训。(Wǒmen yào xīqǔ zhè cì de jiàoxun.) We should learn from this experience.