门徒 (mén tú) — disciple; follower; adherent
Definition
A formal word for a 'disciple' — someone who studies under a master (often in religion, martial arts, or philosophy). It implies a teacher–student bond of loyalty and apprenticeship.
noun
disciplefolloweradherent
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 门徒。Tā shì zhè wèi dà shī de mén tú.He is a disciple of this master.
- 门徒。Zhè xiē mén tú dōu gēn zhe lǎo shī xué xí.These disciples all study with the teacher.
- 门徒，。Tā shōu le hěn duō mén tú, jiào tā men gōng fu.He accepted many disciples and taught them kung fu.
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