study under; apprentice to; learn from
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to study under; to take as one's master/teacher; to apprentice oneself to
formalTypically used in academic, artistic, or technical contexts to indicate a formal student-teacher relationship. Implies a degree of formality and respect.
Tā他
shī师
cóng从
duō多
wèi位
míng名
shī师
，
bó博
cǎi采
zhòng众
cháng长
。
He studied under multiple famous teachers, drawing on their various strengths.
Zhè这
wèi位
qīng青
nián年
gāng钢
qín琴
jiā家
shī师
cóng从
zhù著
míng名
yīn音
yuè乐
jiā家
。
This young pianist studied under a famous musician.
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Tā她
shī师
cóng从
Běi北
jīng京
Dà大
xué学
de的
Wáng王
jiào教
shòu授
，
zhuān专
gōng攻
gǔ古
dài代
Hàn汉
yǔ语
。
She studied under Professor Wang at Peking University, specializing in Ancient Chinese.