诲 (huì) - to teach & to instruct

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huì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

枫惠

诲 · huì

to teach;

to instruct;

to guide;

to admonish

to teachto instructto guide

Usage highlights

to teach tirelesslyinstruction and guidanceto teach and guideprofound teachingto admonish and instructwords of instruction

Synonyms

  • 教— to teach; to instruct
  • 导— to guide; to lead
  • 训— to instruct; to admonish

Antonyms

  • 学— to learn; to study
  • 受— to receive; to accept

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher earnestly teaches his students (诲人不倦).
  • Parents should properly guide their children (教诲子女).
  • He received instruction from a wise mentor (得到诲导).
  • This book contains profound teachings (蕴含深诲).

Collocations

  • to teach tirelessly(诲人不倦)
  • instruction and guidance(教诲)
  • to teach and guide(诲导)
  • profound teaching(深诲)
  • to admonish and instruct(诲诫)
  • words of instruction(诲言)

Idioms

  • To teach tirelessly without weariness(诲人不倦)
  • Earnest instruction and patient guidance(谆谆教诲)
  • To deceive heaven and mislead people(欺天诳地，诲淫诲盗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian tradition, teaching is considered a noble virtue, as seen in the Analects: 'To teach tirelessly' (诲人不倦).
  • The character reflects the importance of mentorship and proper guidance in traditional Chinese education systems.
  • Often used in contexts emphasizing moral instruction and character development rather than just academic knowledge.

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