disciples and grand-disciples; derog. followers/henchmen
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
disciples and grand-disciples; followers of various generations
Literal meaning referring to the lineage of apprentices and their students.
Zhè这
wèi位
wǔ武
shù术
dà大
shī师
yǒu有
xǔ许
duō多
tú徒
zǐ子
tú徒
sūn孙
。
This martial arts master has many disciples and grand-disciples.
Tā他
de的
jì技
yì艺
tōng通
guò过
tú徒
zǐ子
tú徒
sūn孙
dài代
dài代
xiāng相
chuán传
。
His skills have been passed down through generations of disciples.
noun
henchmen; hangers-on; followers (of a corrupt leader)
derogatoryFigurative and derogatory sense referring to the followers of a powerful or corrupt figure, often implying blind obedience.
Zhè这
bāng帮
tú徒
zǐ子
tú徒
sūn孙
dào到
chù处
wéi为
fēi非
zuò作
dǎi歹
。
This gang of henchmen runs amuck everywhere committing evil deeds.
Tā他
shì是
nà那
gè个
tān贪
guān官
de的
tú徒
zǐ子
tú徒
sūn孙
，
zhǐ只
huì会
pāi拍
mǎ马
pì屁
。
He is a hanger-on of that corrupt official, only knowing how to flatter.
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Zhè这
xiē些
tú徒
zǐ子
tú徒
sūn孙
duì对
jiào教
zhǔ主
yán言
tīng听
jì计
cóng从
。
These followers obey the cult leader's every word.