model after; master-apprentice tradition
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to model after; to follow the style of (a master or school in academics or arts)
literaryUsed in literary and academic contexts when imitating classical models or artistic traditions.
He models himself after the ancients, copying stele inscriptions every day.
This painting follows the style of Wu Daozi, with vivid brushwork.
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Academically, we must dare to innovate rather than blindly follow our predecessors.
noun
knowledge and skills passed down from master to disciple; traditional teachings transmitted through direct lineage
literaryRefers to the systematic body of knowledge, especially in traditional crafts, martial arts, or classical scholarship, that requires direct transmission.
This fist method is their master-apprentice tradition, passed down through generations.
Traditional Chinese medicine values the master-disciple transmission, emphasizing clinical experience.
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He had no formal master-apprentice training, achieving success entirely through self-study.