English–Chinese

“coach” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiào liàn

Example

我们的教练很严格。wǒ men de jiào liàn hěn yán gé

Our coach is very strict.

Illustration for 教练 (coach)

How to say “coach” in Chinese

“Coach” in Chinese is 教练 (jiào liàn).

A person or process moves a learner from knowing a technique to performing it well through correction and repetition.

Full entry for 教练: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 教练

上课时,教练示范了正确的动作。shàng kè shí jiào liàn shì fàn le zhèng què de dòng zuò

During class, the coach demonstrated the correct movements.

Tips for using 教练

  • In sports and fitness settings, 教练 (jiàoliàn, "coach") can also be used as a respectful form of address when speaking directly to the instructor.

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