complete apprenticeship; graduate from master
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Meanings
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to complete one's apprenticeship; to graduate from a master
Specifically refers to finishing the formal training period under a master in a traditional craft or trade, signifying one is now qualified to practice independently. Often used in traditional trades like carpentry, cooking, or traditional Chinese medicine.
Tā他
xué学
mù木
jiang匠
sān三
nián年
，
zhōng终
yú于
mǎn满
shī师
le了
。
After three years of learning carpentry, he finally completed his apprenticeship.
Àn按
zhào照
jiù旧
guī规
ju矩
，
chú厨
shī师
yào要
xué学
mǎn满
wǔ五
nián年
cái才
néng能
mǎn满
shī师
。
According to the old rules, a chef must train for five full years before graduating.
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Mǎn满
shī师
hòu后
，
tā他
kāi开
le了
yī一
jiā家
zì自
jǐ己
de的
lǐ理
fà发
diàn店
。
After finishing his apprenticeship, he opened his own barbershop.