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训练有素 (xùnliàn yǒusù - well-trained)

Grammar & Usage

idiomatic adjective/fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This four-character idiom (成语, chéngyǔ) functions adjectivally, describing a person, team, or animal that has undergone rigorous and effective training. It can be used directly before a noun or as a predicate after verbs like '是 (shì - to be)' or '变得 (biànde - to become)'.

Sample sentences

这家公司的所有员工都训练有素。

All employees of this company are well-trained.

他是一个训练有素的工程师，总能解决复杂的问题。

He is a well-trained engineer and can always solve complex problems.

这支救援队训练有素，在紧急情况下表现出色。

This rescue team is well-trained and performs excellently in emergencies.

Quick facts

etymology:训练 (xùnliàn) means 'to train; training', and 有素 (yǒusù) means 'to have discipline; to have a good foundation/quality'. Together, they convey the idea of having been systematically and thoroughly trained to a high standard.

Often used with

训练有素的员工 (xùnliàn yǒusù de yuángōng - well-trained employees)

训练有素的团队 (xùnliàn yǒusù de tuánduì - well-trained team)

训练有素的士兵 (xùnliàn yǒusù de shìbīng - well-trained soldiers)

训练有素的警犬 (xùnliàn yǒusù de jǐngquǎn - well-trained police dog)

训练有素的服务人员 (xùnliàn yǒusù de fúwù rényuán - well-trained service staff)

Mnemonic

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Example

这家公司的所有员工都训练有素。

All employees of this company are well-trained.

他是一个训练有素的工程师，总能解决复杂的问题。

He is a well-trained engineer and can always solve complex problems.