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The character "训" originates from the concept of guided speech, structurally combining the semantic component "言" (speech) with "川" (river), which may have initially served a phonetic role but also evokes the metaphorical flow of instruction or doctrine. Its core meaning has consistently centered on teaching and guidance, yet its specific applications shifted significantly over centuries. In early classical texts, it was closely associated with explaining and interpreting the meanings of words, particularly in ancient works, as seen in the discipline of "訓詁" (exegesis). This scholarly use gradually extended into a more general sense of imparting doctrine, rules, or moral precepts, with the character embodying the transmitted content itself, meaning a maxim or model to follow. The enduring link between teaching and learning is preserved in words like "教訓", where the character encapsulates both the act of instructing and the lesson derived from experience.
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他每天训练跑步。
教练给我们做了培训。
这次失败是个教训。
父亲训斥了我的错误。
我们必须训练新员工。
他正在接受严格的军事训练。
训犬师把那条狗训练得非常听话。
经过多次培训，他终于掌握了操作复杂设备的全部要领。