弟子 (dì zǐ) — disciple; follower
Definition
弟子 refers to a disciple who follows a master to learn a tradition (Confucian, martial, religious, etc.). 徒弟 is the more colloquial term for a craft apprentice, while 传人 emphasizes the successor who carries on the skill.
noun
disciplefollower
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 弟子。Zhè wèi lǎo shī yǒu hěn duō dì zǐ.This teacher has many disciples.
- 弟子。Tā shì kǒng zǐ de dì zǐ zhī yī.He is one of Confucius's disciples.
- 弟子。Zhè xiē dì zǐ měi tiān gēn zhe dà shī xué xí.These disciples study with the master every day.
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