shēng xùndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
explaining a character or word by using a homophone
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

聲訓 声训 [sheng1 xun4] /explaining a character or word by using a homophone/

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Reference information

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Character information

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Other forms in these source records: 聲訓

  • 声
    shēng

    sound / voice / tone / noise / reputation / classifier for sounds

  • 训
    xùn

    to teach / to train / to admonish / (bound form) instruction (from superiors) / teachings / rule

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.