good teacher and helpful friend; mentor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
a good teacher and a helpful friend; a mentor
formalA set phrase describing someone who teaches and guides you, or a person/thing that serves as a source of inspiration and support. Often used in formal or appreciative contexts.
Zhè这
běn本
shū书
shì是
wǒ我
de的
liáng良
shī师
yì益
yǒu友
，
jiāo教
huì会
le了
wǒ我
hěn很
duō多
zuò做
rén人
de的
dào道
lǐ理
。
This book is my mentor; it taught me a lot about how to conduct myself.
Tā他
zài在
wǒ我
zhí职
yè业
shēng生
yá涯
zhōng中
bàn扮
yǎn演
le了
liáng良
shī师
yì益
yǒu友
de的
jué角
sè色
。
He played the role of a mentor and guide in my career.
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Wǎng网
luò络
jì既
shì是
huò获
qǔ取
xìn信
xī息
de的
gōng工
jù具
，
yě也
kě可
yǐ以
shì是
xué学
xí习
de的
liáng良
shī师
yì益
yǒu友
。
The internet is not only a tool for acquiring information but can also be a good teacher and helpful friend for learning.
Jié结
jiāo交
liáng良
shī师
yì益
yǒu友
duì对
yī一
gè个
rén人
de的
chéng成
zhǎng长
zhì至
guān关
zhòng重
yào要
。
Making friends with good mentors is crucial for a person's growth.