调教

調教
tiáojiào
verb #14,486

Meanings

  1. 1 to train
  2. 2 to instruct
  3. 3 to teach
  4. 4 to discipline

Examples

HSK 5
Zhè pǐ mǎ xūyào hǎohǎo tiáojiào.
This horse needs to be properly trained.
HSK 5
Tā bǎ xīn yuángōng tiáojiào de hěn hǎo.
He trained the new employees well.

Tips

usage
Originally for training animals (horses, dogs, hawks). Extended to training/mentoring people, often implying shaping someone's behavior or skills through strict guidance. Can sound condescending when applied to people - implies the trainer has authority over the trainee.

Stroke Order

tiáo
jiāo