徒弟 túdì apprentice
apprentice; disciple
怎么记住“徒弟”: 徒 disciple + 弟 younger brother = apprentice.
汉字
用法
- 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.