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The character 教 derives from an early conceptualization of teaching, constructed from the component 孝, representing filial piety and moral upbringing, combined with 攵, which implies action or corrective measure. This structural etymology points to a historical view of instruction as morally oriented guidance potentially enforced through discipline. Initially centered on the act of instructing or imparting knowledge, often with a strict connotation, the meaning of 教 gradually broadened to cover the general field of education and the process of learning. Later semantic development also allowed it to denote a system of beliefs or teachings, leading to its use in terms referring to religious doctrines. Throughout its history, the character's fundamental composition has been preserved, continuously reflecting its original etymological elements.
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老师教我们数学。
妈妈教我唱歌。
学校教育很重要。
他教我如何游泳。
教育孩子需要耐心。
教授在教室里讲课。
教育改革正在推进。
宗教文化影响深远。