Meaning and Usage
The word "培训" (péi xùn) primarily means "to train" or "to provide training." It is commonly used in professional, educational, and organizational contexts where skills or knowledge are cultivated through instruction.
Common Contexts
"培训" often refers to formal training sessions such as employee training, skill development courses, or workshops. It implies a structured process of teaching and learning.
Collocations and Patterns
- 培训员工 (train employees): used in workplace contexts.
- 专业培训 (professional training): emphasizes specialized skill development.
- 岗前培训 (pre-job training): training before starting a new position.
Usage Notes
"培训" combines the ideas of cultivation (培) and instruction (训), highlighting both nurturing and teaching aspects. It is more formal than just "教" (to teach) and usually involves organized programs. Avoid confusing it with "教育" which is broader education; "培训" is more focused on practical skill or job-related training.