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吸取教训

xī qǔ jiào xundictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to draw a lesson (from a setback)
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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:

吸取教訓 吸取教训 [xi1 qu3 jiao4 xun5] /to draw a lesson (from a setback)/

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Other forms in these source records: 吸取教訓

  • 吸
    xī

    to breathe / to suck in / to absorb / to inhale

  • 取
    qǔ

    to take / to get / to choose / to fetch

  • 教
    jiāo

    to teach / to instruct

    jiào

    (bound form) to teach / to instruct / a religion / to cause (sb to do sth) / to tell (sb to do sth)

    Jiào

    surname Jiao

  • 训
    xùn

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

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.