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“discipline” in Chinese

Chinese

Also纪律 (jì lǜ)

Pronunciation

Pinyinguǎn jiào

Example

父母应该管教孩子，但不要太严厉。fù mǔ yīng gāi guǎn jiào hái zi dàn bú yào tài yán lì

Parents should discipline their children, but they should not be too strict.

Illustration for 管教 (discipline)

How to say “discipline” in Chinese

“Discipline” in Chinese is 管教 (guǎn jiào).

Firm guidance that shapes behavior through both limits and teaching.

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

Example sentences with 管教

老师也要适当管教学生，以帮助他们养成好习惯。lǎo shī yě yào shì dàng guǎn jiào xué shēng yǐ bāng zhù tā men yǎng chéng hǎo xí guàn

Teachers should also discipline students appropriately to help them develop good habits.

Tips for using 管教

  • In everyday Chinese, this verb usually concerns children or other people under someone's care, so it can sound forceful when used for an equal or an adult.

Other Chinese words for “discipline”

公司要求大家遵守纪律。gōng sī yāo qiú dà jiā zūn shǒu jì lǜ

The company requires everyone to maintain discipline.

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