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The character 教 is a phono-semantic compound. On the left, 孝 (xiào, "filial piety") provides both the phonetic element and a conceptual foundation. On the right, the radical 攵 (pū) depicts a hand holding a stick, symbolizing corrective guidance. Together, they form the core idea of instruction: imparting knowledge or moral behavior through a combination of guidance and gentle correction. As a verb, it means to teach; as a noun, it refers to education, doctrine, or a religious institution.
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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。