教训

Traditional: 教訓

jiào xun

Dictionary entry

to provide guidance; to lecture sb; to upbraid

What does 教训 mean?

教训 (jiào xun) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to provide guidance; to lecture sb; to upbraid

2a talking-to; a bitter lesson

3CL:番[fan1],頓|顿[dun4]

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教Jiàosurname Jiao 训xùnto teach; to train; to admonish · (bound form) instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule

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How to pronounce 教训

教训

jiào xun

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