教育 (jiàoyù)

教育 refers to the broad system and process of educating people, or the act of teaching someone proper values and knowledge.

Meanings

[noun] education; schooling; upbringing
[verb] to educate; to instruct; to teach (values or discipline)

Example Sentences

教育是国家发展的基础。 Jiàoyù shì guójiā fāzhǎn de jīchǔ. Education is the foundation of a country's development.

父母要重视对孩子的早期教育。 Fùmǔ yào zhòngshì duì háizi de zǎoqī jiàoyù. Parents should pay attention to their children's early education.

老师耐心地教育学生要诚实守信。 Lǎoshī nàixīn de jiàoyù xuéshēng yào chéngshí shǒuxìn. The teacher patiently educated students to be honest and trustworthy.

她接受过良好的高等教育，毕业于名校。 Tā jiēshòuguò liánghǎo de gāoděng jiàoyù, bìyè yú míngxiào. She received a good higher education and graduated from a prestigious school.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
高等教育	higher education
义务教育	compulsory education
接受教育	to receive education
教育制度	education system

Usage Notes

教育 as a noun refers to the entire education system or one's overall educational background. As a verb, it often implies teaching someone correct values or behavior, and can carry a slight sense of discipline or moral guidance. 义务教育 (compulsory education) is a fixed term used in official contexts in China, referring to nine years of required schooling.

Memory Hook

教 means "to teach" and 育 means "to nurture/raise" -- 教育 is teaching and nurturing, the two pillars of education.