Definition
宗师 refers to a highly respected master in a particular field, especially in traditional arts, martial arts, or scholarly traditions. It carries a sense of authority and moral integrity — someone who has not only mastered their craft but also established a school or lineage. You'll see it in contexts like 武术宗师 (martial arts grandmaster) or 一代宗师 (a great master of an era).
n.
great master (of an art or discipline)grandmaster
Examples
- 宗师。Zhè wèi wǔshù zōng shī jiào chū le hěn duō yōuxiù de xuéshēng.This martial arts grandmaster has trained many outstanding students.
- 宗师，。Tā bèi yù wéi yí dài zōng shī, yǐngxiǎng le zhěnggè huàtán.He is hailed as a great master of his generation, influencing the entire art world.
- 宗师。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō miáoxiě le yí wèi shūfǎ zōng shī de chuánqí rénshēng.This novel depicts the legendary life of a calligraphy grandmaster.
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