真传 (zhēn chuán) — (verb) to be taught the true essence (of a skill, art, or knowledge) through direct transmission from the master
Definition
真传 (zhēn chuán) refers to the authentic essence of a skill or art, handed down directly from master to disciple — knowledge you cannot get from books or self-study alone.
verb
to be taught the true essence (of a skill, art, or knowledge) through direct transmission from the master
Examples
- 真传。Tā shì wéi yī dé dào shī fu zhēn chuán de dì zǐ.He is the only disciple who received the true transmission from the master.
- 真传。Zhè tào quán fǎ de zhēn chuán zhī chuán gěi le jǐ gè tú dì.The true essence of this boxing style was passed down to only a few apprentices.
- 真传，。Méi yǒu zhēn chuán, guāng kào zì xué hěn nán zhǎng wò jīng suǐ.Without direct transmission from a master, it's hard to grasp the essence just by self-study.
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