to become an apprentice; to formally study under a master
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to formally become a disciple of a teacher or master
formalCommonly used for traditional crafts, martial arts, or formal academic mentorship, emphasizes the formal, respectful ritual of acknowledging a mentor.
Tā他
zhuān专
chéng程
lái来
dào到
gǔ古
zhèn镇
bài拜
shī师
xué学
xí习
mù木
diāo雕
jì技
yì艺
。
He traveled to the ancient town specifically to become an apprentice and learn woodcarving skills.
Nián年
qīng轻
de的
wǔ武
shù术
ài爱
hào好
zhě者
mù慕
míng名
qián前
lái来
bài拜
shī师
xué学
yì艺
。
Young martial arts enthusiasts come here to study under a master after hearing about his reputation.
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Zhè这
wèi位
huà画
jiā家
jiān坚
chí持
sān三
nián年
cái才
zhōng终
yú于
dé得
dào到
jī机
huì会
bài拜
shī师
。
This painter persisted for three years before finally getting the chance to formally study under a teacher.
Chuán传
tǒng统
xì戏
qǔ曲
yǎn演
yuán员
tōng通
cháng常
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
yào要
bài拜
shī师
jiē接
shòu受
xì系
tǒng统
xùn训
liàn练
。
Traditional opera performers usually start formal apprenticeship training from a young age.
Wèi为
le了
xué学
xí习
gǔ古
fǎ法
zào造
zhǐ纸
，
tā他
qiān千
lǐ里
tiáo迢
tiáo迢
qián前
wǎng往
xiāng乡
cūn村
bài拜
shī师
。
To learn ancient papermaking techniques, he traveled thousands of miles to a rural village to become an apprentice.