因材施教
yīn cái shī jiào
to teach each pupil according to their ability
Character by character
因yīn
according to
according to
材cái
aptitude
aptitude
施shī
give
give
教jiào
teaching
teaching
Example
好老师懂得因材施教。
A good teacher knows how to teach each pupil according to their ability.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
How Confucius is said to have taught.
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