园丁 (yuán dīng) — gardener; (figurative) teacher (often used in praise)

Definition

Literally 'garden caretaker' — literally a gardener, but also used figuratively to praise teachers (e.g. 辛勤的园丁 'hardworking gardener') for nurturing students.

noun
gardener(figurative) teacher (often used in praise)
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Examples

  • 园丁
    Zhè wèi yuán dīng měi tiān zài huā yuán lǐ gōng zuò.
    This gardener works in the garden every day.
  • 园丁
    Lǎo shī shì xīn qín de yuán dīng.
    Teachers are hardworking gardeners.
  • 园丁
    Xué shēng yǒng yuǎn jì de yuán dīng de jiào dǎo.
    Students always remember their teacher's guidance.

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