Definition
恩师 is a respectful term for a teacher who has been particularly kind or influential in your life — it carries a sense of gratitude and moral debt. Unlike the neutral 老师, 恩师 is used only when you want to honor the teacher's personal care or guidance, often in formal writing or speech.
n.
kind teacher (term of respect, often used to express gratitude)mentor
Examples
- 恩师。Wǒ yǒngyuǎn bú huì wàngjì ēn shī de jiàohuì.I will never forget my kind teacher's teachings.
- 恩师，。ēn shī, xièxie nín duō nián lái de zhàogu.My respected teacher, thank you for your care over the years.
- 恩师，。Zhè wèi ēn shī bùjǐn jiāoshū, gèng yùrén.This mentor not only teaches lessons but also cultivates character.
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