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管教

guǎn jiào

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to discipline
  • to teach
  • to guarantee

Definition

通过约束和教育使人行为规范。

To discipline and educate, making one's behavior conform to norms.

Usage

常用于家长对子女、老师对学生，或指自我约束和管理。

Often used for parents disciplining children, teachers disciplining students, or self-discipline and management.

Examples

  • 1 父母对孩子要适当管教，不能太严厉也不能太放纵。 (Parents should discipline their children appropriately, neither too strict nor too indulgent.)
  • 2 老师管教学生时要讲究方法，不能简单粗暴。 (Teachers should use proper methods when disciplining students, not simply being harsh.)
  • 3 他从小缺乏管教，养成了很多坏习惯。 (He lacked discipline since childhood and developed many bad habits.)
  • 4 这家公司的管理很严格，类似军事化管教。 (This company's management is very strict, similar to military discipline.)
  • 5 自我管教是成功的关键之一。 (Self-discipline is one of the keys to success.)

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