学徒

學徒

xuétú

noun #7,838

Measure Word

一个学徒 gè

Meanings

1 apprentice; trainee

Characters

to learn; to study

disciple; follower; apprentice

Learn + disciple — someone who learns a trade under a master

Examples

他是一个木匠的学徒。

Tā shì yī gè mùjiang de xuétú.

He is a carpenter's apprentice.

学徒期间他学了很多技术。

Xuétú qījiān tā xué le hěn duō jìshù.

During his apprenticeship he learned many skills.

师傅带着学徒干活。

Shīfu dài zhe xuétú gànhuó.

The master took the apprentice along to work.

Tips

usage

学徒 implies learning a practical trade or craft. For academic students, use 学生 (xuéshēng). The master-apprentice relationship (师徒关系, shītú guānxi) is deeply valued in Chinese culture.

In Pop Culture

飞天小女警学徒 Fēitiān Xiǎonǚjǐng Xuétú

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Disney film — literally uses 学徒 for 'apprentice'

Stroke Order

学 xué

徒 tú