Definition
教诲 is a formal, literary verb meaning to instruct or admonish sincerely, often used in contexts where a superior, elder, or teacher gives earnest advice. It carries a respectful tone. Although the POS here is verb, 教诲 can also be used as a noun ('teachings, instructions'), especially in phrases like 谆谆教诲 (earnest teachings).
v.
to teach respectfullyto instructto admonishto give earnest advice
Examples
- 教诲。Lǎoshī jīngcháng jiào huì wǒmen nǔlì xuéxí.The teacher often instructs us to study hard.
- 教诲。Tā zhūnzhūn jiào huì wǒmen zuòrén de dàolǐ.He earnestly admonishes us about the principles of being a good person.
- 教诲。Fùqīn chángcháng jiào huì wǒmen yào chéngshí.My father often teaches us to be honest.
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