得意门生 (dé) — favorite pupil (of a master or mentor)

Definition

A 'favorite pupil' prized by a master or mentor — implies a close mentor-student bond, not just high grades. Written/formal register, more literary than 徒弟.

noun

favorite pupil (of a master or mentor)

Examples

得意门生。
Zhè wèi jiào shòu zuì téng ài de dé yǐ jīng bì yè le.
This professor's most beloved favorite pupil has already graduated.
，得意门生，。
Lǎo shī cháng shuō, dé bù jǐn yào cōng ming, gèng yào qín fèn.
The teacher often says that a favorite pupil must not only be smart but also diligent.
得意门生，。
Tā zuò wéi lǐ xiān sheng de dé, jì chéng le shī fu de quán bù jì yì.
As Mr. Li's favorite pupil, he inherited all of his master's skills.

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