This is the 996th most frequent Chinese word.


"Teach" or "to instruct."


Here, '教' means 'to teach' in the sense of providing instruction on a subject.

老师教学生数学。

The teacher teaches the students mathematics.


In this sentence, '教' also means 'to teach' or 'to instruct,' but it specifically relates to teaching personal or practical skills.

我妈妈教了我做饭的技巧。

My mom taught me cooking skills.


'教' here is part of the polite phrase '请教 (qǐngjiào),' which means 'to ask for advice' or 'to seek guidance.'

请教你一个问题,可以吗?

Can I ask you a question for guidance?