study under a teacher; student's self-reference
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to study under a teacher; to learn from a master
literaryUsed in classical or formal contexts to indicate studying under a specific teacher. Often followed by 于 to introduce the teacher's name.
Tā他
nián年
qīng轻
shí时
céng曾
shòu受
yè业
yú于
Zhāng章
Tài太
yán炎
xiān先
sheng生
。
In his youth, he studied under Master Zhang Taiyan.
Zhè这
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
shòu受
yè业
yú于
duō多
wèi位
míng名
shī师
，
xué学
shí识
yuān渊
bó博
。
This scholar studied under many famous teachers and possesses profound knowledge.
noun
your student; I (self-deprecatory term used by a student to refer to themselves when speaking to their teacher)
literaryA humble, classical self-reference used by students when addressing or writing to their teachers. Similar to 'your humble student' in English.
Shòu受
yè业
bù不
cái才
，
qǐng请
lǎo老
shī师
zhǐ指
jiào教
。
Your unworthy student begs for the teacher's guidance.
Shòu受
yè业
jǐn谨
jì记
lǎo老
shī师
jiào教
huì诲
。
Your student will carefully remember the teacher's instructions.