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诲人不倦(誨人不倦)

huì rén bù juànWisdom & Learning

诲人不倦 (huì rén bù juàn) literally meansteach others without wearinessand expressesteach with tireless patience”.This idiom is used when describing situations involving wisdom & learning.

Also searched as: hui ren bu juan, hui ren bu juan,诲人不倦 meaning, 诲人不倦 in english

Pronunciation: huì rén bù juàn Literal meaning: Teach others without weariness

Origin & Usage

This idiom describes teaching (诲) people (人) without (不) weariness (倦). It comes from the Analects where Confucius described his tireless dedication to education. The phrase embodies the ideal teacher who maintains enthusiasm despite repetition. Modern usage praises patient educators who never tire of helping others learn, maintaining dedication regardless of how many times they must explain.

When to Use

Situation: Despite explaining it many times, she remained patient with the students.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 诲人不倦 mean in English?

诲人不倦 (huì rén bù juàn) literally translates toTeach others without wearinessand is used to expressTeach with tireless patience”. This Chinese idiom belongs to theWisdom & Learning category..

When is 诲人不倦 used?

Situation: Despite explaining it many times, she remained patient with the students.

What is the pinyin for 诲人不倦?

The pinyin pronunciation for 诲人不倦 ishuì rén bù juàn”.