







过庭之训 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Paternal guidance”. A father's instructions or teachings, especially those subtly imparted or through daily interactions, often emphasizing moral principles or learning. Literally, “Instructions from the courtyard”.

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Open the tool →过庭之训 (guò tíng zhī xùn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Paternal guidance”.
过庭之训 is pronounced guò tíng zhī xùn in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 过庭之训 means “Instructions from the courtyard”. It is used to mean “Paternal guidance”.
用以指父亲的教诲。