English–Chinese
“manners” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiào yǎng
Example
她有很好的教养。tā yǒu hěn hǎo de jiào yǎng
She has very good manners.
How to say “manners” in Chinese
“Manners” in Chinese is 教养 (jiào yǎng).
Refinement formed over time through education and social influence, appearing in graceful behavior as well as intellectual development.
Example sentences with 教养
父母应从小培养孩子的教养。fù mǔ yìng cóng xiǎo péi yǎng hái zi de jiào yǎng
Parents should instill good manners in their children from an early age.
Tips for using 教养
- In everyday conversation, 教养 (jiàoyǎng, "cultivation") usually evaluates the person behind a behavior rather than naming one polite act, so a specific description is less harsh than a broad judgment.