Definition
传人 (chuán rén) has two related uses: as a noun, it means the person who inherits and continues a skill, art, or tradition — the chosen successor in a lineage (e.g., martial arts, crafts). This is more specific than 接班人 (any successor in a role) or 弟子/徒弟 (disciple/apprentice, who may not be the inheritor). As a verb, it means to pass on a skill to someone, focusing on the transfer to a successor, unlike 传授 (general imparting) or 灌输 (instilling ideas).
verb
to pass on (a skill, art, or tradition) to someoneto impart
noun
a person who inherits and continues a skillartor traditionsuccessordisciple
Examples
- 传人。Tā jiāng yìshēng suǒ xué chuán rén yú dìzǐ.He imparted everything he had learned in life to his disciples.
- 传人。Tā shì zhège liúpài de wéiyī chuán rén.He is the sole inheritor of this school.
- 传人。Zhè wèi yìshùjiā de chuán rén men biànbù quánguó.This artist's successors are spread all over the country.
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