shī

literary
academic

Meaning of 师法

师法 means to model after; to follow the style of (a master or school in academics or arts); knowledge and skills passed down from master to disciple; traditional teachings transmitted through direct lineage. Pronounced shī fǎ.

  • to model after; to follow the style of (a master or school in academics or arts)
  • knowledge and skills passed down from master to disciple; traditional teachings transmitted through direct lineage

Definitions & Examples

shī
rén
 
měi
lín
bēi
tiè
 

He models himself after the ancients, copying stele inscriptions every day.

Zhè
huà
shī
Dào
 
shēng
dòng
 

This painting follows the style of Wu Daozi, with vivid brushwork.

Zài
xué
shù
shàng
 
men
yào
gǎn
chuàng
xīn
 
wèi
shī
qián
rén
 

Academically, we must dare to innovate rather than blindly follow our predecessors.