fan3 si6訓示训示

Jyutpingfan3 si6

Yalefan sih

動詞

Definition

To lecture or admonish a subordinate who has made a mistake.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and authoritative tone, typically used when a superior formally reprimands or gives instructions to a subordinate. It implies a power imbalance and is rarely used between peers or friends. While it can mean to give instructions, it is most frequently used in a negative context to describe being scolded or corrected for a mistake.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做co3錯je5嘢，bei3畀lou5老sai3細fan3訓si6示zo2咗hou2好noi6耐。

He did something wrong and was lectured by the boss for a long time.

nei5你jau6又ci4遲dou3到，hai6係mai6咪soeng2想bei3畀ging1經lei5理fan3訓si6示aa4呀？

You are late again, do you want to be lectured by the manager?

Common phrases

bei2畀jan4人fan3訓si6示

to be lectured by someone

zip3接sau6受fan3訓si6示

to receive an admonition

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for casual advice or friendly suggestions, as it sounds overly serious and implies a professional or hierarchical reprimand. Using it in a casual setting can make the speaker sound like they are acting like a bossy superior.