Definition
辅导 (fǔ dǎo) means 'to tutor' or 'to coach' — it emphasizes hands-on, one-on-one help, especially with schoolwork or exam preparation. 指导 (zhǐ dǎo) is broader, meaning 'to guide/direct' (e.g., a thesis advisor), while 教练 (jiào liàn) is a noun for a coach/trainer (sports, skills).
verb
to tutorto coachto give guidance
Examples
- 辅导。Tā měitiān wǎnshang dōu gěi érzi fǔ dǎo gōngkè.She tutors her son in his schoolwork every evening.
- 辅导。Zhè wèi lǎoshī zhuānmén fǔ dǎo gāosān xuéshēng zhǔnbèi gāokǎo.This teacher specializes in coaching senior high school students for the college entrance exam.
- 辅导。Gōngsī wèi xīn yuángōng ānpái le yì zhōu de fǔ dǎo.The company arranged a week of guidance for new employees.
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