Chinese word

训

Pronunciation

Pinyinxùn

Meaning

  • verbscold

Example

妈妈把我训了一顿。mā mā bǎ wǒ xùn le yí dùn

Mom scolded me.

Illustration for 训 (scold)

More examples

训练结束后，教练严厉地当面训了他。xùn liàn jié shù hòu jiào liàn yán lì dì dāng miàn xùn le tā

After training ended, the coach severely scolded him face-to-face.

Core concept

Words that point out a mistake and press for a change.

Common phrases

  • 训斥xùn chì

    rebuke

  • 把...训了一顿bǎ xùn le yí dùn

    give ___ a good scolding

  • 给...训话gěi xùn huà

    lecture ___

Similar words

骂mà: Using severe words to blame someone with strong anger or disapproval.
批评pī píng: Calling attention to problems in a person's actions or work to encourage improvement.
责备zé bèi: Expressing blame and disapproval over someone's mistake while telling them to correct it.
训斥xùn chì: Scolding someone in a strict, forceful tone for a wrong action.

Definition in Chinese

以言语对人进行责备或劝诫，强调用口头方式指出错误并要求改正。yǐ yán yǔ duì rén jìn xíng zé bèi huò quàn jiè qiáng diào yòng kǒu tóu fāng shì zhǐ chū cuò wù bìng yāo qiú gǎi zhèng

Word origin

训 (xùn, "scold") grew from an older meaning of teaching or instructing, linking its present sense to guidance delivered through speech rather than silent disapproval.

Usage tips

  • The verb often describes a direct response from a parent, teacher, or other person with responsibility, so it carries a stronger personal feeling than a neutral comment about an error.

Other meanings

  • admonishverb

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