徒弟 túdì apprentice
apprentice; disciple
How to remember 徒弟: 徒 disciple + 弟 younger brother = apprentice.
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How it is used
- An apprentice / disciple under a master: 收徒弟 (shōu túdì) to take on an apprentice.
- Pairs with 师父/师傅 (master) in the traditional master-apprentice relationship of trades and martial arts.
- Compare 学生 (student, general schooling); 徒弟 implies hands-on, personal mentorship.