井要淘，儿要教井要淘，兒要教井要淘，兒要教

a well must be cleaned out, a child must be taught

Saying俗语俗語

Proverb谚语諺語 · Rarely used now

Meaning: Children need regular teaching and guidance to turn out well, just as a well needs to be cleared of silt. Approving advice for parents.

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Simplified: 井要淘，儿要教
Traditional (Taiwan): 井要淘，兒要教
Pinyin: jǐng yào táo, ér yào jiāo
Bopomofo: ㄐㄧㄥˇ ㄧㄠˋ ㄊㄠˊ，ㄦˊ ㄧㄠˋ ㄐㄧㄠ

Written with HSK 7-9 vocabulary, at CEFR level C1.

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