gun2 gaau3管教
Jyutpinggun2 gaau3
Yalegún gaau
Definition
To discipline, control, and teach a child or subordinate.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the authoritative guidance and behavioral correction of children or subordinates. It carries a stronger sense of moral or social instruction compared to simply telling someone what to do. While it is a standard term, it often appears in formal contexts like school reports or serious family discussions.
Examples
He rarely disciplined them when they were young.
Do you think this kid needs to be disciplined?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 訓練, which is used for training skills or animals. 管教 is strictly reserved for human character development and behavioral control.
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