宗师 (zōng shī) — great master (of an art or discipline), grandmaster
Definition
宗师 (zōngshī) is the highest honorific for a founding or leading figure in an art, martial art, or scholarly discipline — stronger than 师傅 and grander than 大师.
noun
great master (of an art or discipline)grandmaster
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 宗师。Zhè wèi wǔ shù zōng shī jiāo chū le hěn duō yōu xiù de xué shēng.This martial arts grandmaster has trained many outstanding students.
- 宗师，。Tā bèi yù wéi yí dài zōng shī, yǐng xiǎng le zhěng gè huà tán.He is hailed as a great master of his generation, influencing the entire art world.
- 宗师。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō miáo xiě le yí wèi shū fǎ zōng shī de chuán qí rén shēng.This novel depicts the legendary life of a calligraphy grandmaster.
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