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The character 教 is structurally composed of 孝, denoting filial piety, and 攵, a component derived from 攴 that implies an action or impetus. Etymologically, this combination initially represented the act of instructing or guiding someone in core societal values, particularly the duties of filial respect. Its semantic range gradually broadened from this specific context of moral cultivation to include the general imparting of knowledge and skills, thus becoming the standard term for teaching and education. Later usage extended the character to denote organized systems of belief or doctrine, as seen in its application within the word for religion.
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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。