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

Zhè pǐ mǎ xūyào hǎohǎo tiáojiào.
This horse needs to be properly trained.
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