教
练

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The word "教练" is formed by combining the character "教", which means "to teach" or "impart knowledge", with the character "练", which means "to practice" or "to drill". Together, they create a compound word that refers to a "coach" or "instructor", directly conveying the concept of one who both teaches and oversees practical training.

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教练教我们打球。

Jiàoliàn jiāo wǒmen dǎ qiú.

The coach teaches us to play ball.

篮球教练每天训练队员。

Lánqiú jiàoliàn měitiān xùnliàn duìyuán.

The basketball coach trains the team members every day.

教练不仅指导技术，还关心我们的生活。

Jiàoliàn bùjǐn zhǐdǎo jìshù, hái guānxīn wǒmen de shēnghuó.

The coach not only instructs on techniques but also cares about our lives.

如果教练没有来，我们就自己练习。

Rúguǒ jiàoliàn méiyǒu lái, wǒmen jiù zìjǐ liànxí.

If the coach doesn't come, we practice by ourselves.

这位资深教练培养出了许多冠军运动员。

Zhè wèi zīshēn jiàoliàn péiyǎng chūle xǔduō guànjūn yùndòngyuán.

This experienced coach has trained many champion athletes.

Word Definition - 教练

jiào liàn to coach; to train; instructor; sports coach; trainer (CL:位[wèi],名[míng])

Individual Character Details

教 jiào, jiāo, jiào
练 liàn