斅 (xiào) - To teach & to instruct

斅Tone 4

xiào ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

斅 · xiào

To teach;

to instruct;

to learn;

variant form of 教 (jiào) meaning to teach, and 學 (xué) meaning to learn.

To teachto instructto learn

Usage highlights

Teaching studentsLearning and practicingTeaching methodTeacher and studentAncient teachingMutual learning

Synonyms

  • 教— to teach; to instruct
  • 學— to learn; to study
  • 授— to impart; to teach
  • 導— to guide; to instruct

Antonyms

  • 愚— ignorant; foolish
  • 昧— unenlightened; ignorant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is teaching students (斅生).
  • Ancient texts mention the act of learning (斅習).
  • The character appears in classical literature (斅 in classics).
  • It represents both teaching and learning (斅與學).

Collocations

  • Teaching students(斅生)
  • Learning and practicing(斅習)
  • Teaching method(斅法)
  • Teacher and student(斅師)
  • Ancient teaching(古斅)
  • Mutual learning(相斅)

Idioms

  • Teaching and learning complement each other(教學相斅)
  • Learn tirelessly and teach untiringly(學而不厭，斅而不倦)
  • Inherit the past and teach the future(承先斅後)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 斅 is an archaic character that combines meanings of both teaching and learning.
  • It appears in classical Chinese texts and represents the dual nature of education.
  • The character reflects the Confucian ideal of continuous learning and teaching.
  • Modern usage is rare, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

FAQ