徒弟

• 拼音: tú dì
• 汉字拆解: 徒 = 彳 (step) + 走 (walk) + 土; 弟 = pictograph of a person with lowered head showing respect

含义

Apprentice; disciple; student (of a master). Someone who learns a trade or skill from a master.

Traditionally refers to someone learning a craft, martial art, or traditional skill from a master (师傅 or 师父). The relationship implies respect, loyalty, and a traditional master-apprentice bond. Still used in traditional trades, martial arts, and as a colloquial way to refer to junior workers.

例句

1. 这位老厨师带过很多徒弟，他们现在都成了名厨。
2. 师傅把自己的手艺毫无保留地传授给了徒弟。
3. 他是我的徒弟，跟我学了三年汽车维修了。

用法指南

语境: traditional trades, martial arts, workplace

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 他是王师傅的大徒弟。(He is Master Wang's senior apprentice.)
• 师傅对徒弟很严格。(The master is very strict with his apprentice.)

错误说法

• 我是大学教授的徒弟 — 学术场合用'学生'或'研究生'，徒弟用于传统技艺或手艺的传承

起源与历史

Compound of 徒 (follower, on foot) + 弟 (younger brother). Reflects the traditional relationship where the apprentice follows the master like a younger sibling.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal