Definition
师长 (shī zhǎng) has two distinct meanings: a formal, respectful term for a teacher (often a veteran or mentor) and a military rank (division commander). As a teacher, it is more formal and historically weighty than 老师 (everyday teacher) or 教师 (profession), and closer to 导师 (mentor/advisor). In military contexts, 师长 commands a division, a unit larger than what 队长 (captain/team leader) leads.
noun
teacher (a respectful, formal term)division commander (military)
Examples
- 师长，。Zhè wèi shī zhǎng yùrén wúshù, shēn shòu xuéshēng àidài.This teacher has educated countless students and is deeply loved by them.
- 师长，。Tā shì yì míng yōuxiù de shī zhǎng, céng duōcì lìgōng.He is an excellent division commander who has been awarded for merit many times.
- 师长。shī zhǎng de mìnglìng bìxū yángé zhíxíng.The commander's orders must be strictly carried out.
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