Definition
教书育人 is a set four-character phrase (chengyu) meaning 'to impart knowledge and cultivate people'. It is often used to describe the dual mission of a teacher: not only teaching academic subjects but also shaping students' character and moral development. You will frequently see it in educational slogans, teacher evaluations, and discussions of pedagogical philosophy.
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(set phrase) to teach both knowledge and moral valuesto educate holistically
Examples
- ，教书育人。Zuòwéi yì míng jiàoshī, jiāo shì tā de zhízé.As a teacher, imparting knowledge and educating people is his duty.
- 教书育人，。Xuéxiào de zōngzhǐ shì jiāo, zhùzhòng dé zhì tǐ quánmiàn fāzhǎn.The school's mission is to teach and educate, emphasizing the all-round development of morality, intellect, and physique.
- 教书育人。Zhè wèi lǎoshī yòng yìshēng jiànxíng le jiāo de lǐniàn.This teacher practiced the concept of teaching and educating throughout his life.
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