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训 is the simplified form of 訓, a phonosemantic compound. The radical 讠 (speech) on the left contributes the meaning, linking the character to verbal communication, and 川 (chuān) on the right provides the sound. The original sense was to use words to offer guidance, explanation, or detailed instruction to those who lacked knowledge. Because this kind of instruction often involves correcting behavior, the meaning broadened to cover training, disciplining, and reprimanding. These remain the character's dominant uses in educational and professional environments today.
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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。
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