Definition
真传 refers to the authentic, essential teachings or techniques passed directly from a master to a disciple. It's often used in traditional arts, crafts, martial arts, or scholarly lineages. As a verb, it describes the act of being personally taught these core principles by the master, implying a direct transmission of the true essence.
verb
to be taught the true essence (of a skill, art, or knowledge) through direct transmission from the master
Examples
- 真传。Tā shì wéiyī dédào shīfu zhēn chuán de dìzǐ.He is the only disciple who received the true transmission from the master.
- 真传。Zhè tào quánfǎ de zhēn chuán zhǐ chuán gěi le jǐ gè túdì.The true essence of this boxing style was passed down to only a few apprentices.
- 真传，。Méiyǒu zhēn chuán, guāng kào zìxué hěn nán zhǎngwò jīngsuǐ.Without direct transmission from a master, it's hard to grasp the essence just by self-study.
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