圣训 Traditional form: 聖訓 Pinyin (reading): shèngxùn Definitions: sage's instructions imperial edict Characters: 圣 - holy, sacred; sage, saint 训 - to teach, to instruct; pattern, example; exegesis Traditional characters: 聖 - holy, sacred; sage, saint 訓 - to teach, to instruct; pattern, example; exegesis