(xùn)

HSK 35 strokesTrad.

to teach

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
xùn
Meaning
to teach; to train; to admonish; (bound form) instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule
Strokes
5
HSK level
HSK 3
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰讠川

In this compound, the meaning comes from (speech); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

5 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

xùnliàn
HSK 3

to train

Open 训练 page →
péixùn
HSK 4

to cultivate; to train; to groom; training

Open 培训 page →
HSK 4

training class

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jiàoxùn
HSK 4

to provide guidance; to lecture sb; to upbraid

Open 教训 page →
shòuxùn

to receive training

Open 受训 page →
xùn

old adage; ancient teaching

Open 古训 page →

not to be taken as an example

Open 不足为训 page →
jiāxùn

instructions to one's children

Open 家训 page →

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