门下

門下

ménxià

noun #27,507

Meanings

1 under the tutelage of
2 a disciple or student of
3 in the service of (a master or patron)

Characters

door; gate; family; school (of thought)

below; under; subordinate

Examples

HSK 4

她门下培养出了许多优秀的音乐家。

Tā ménxià péiyǎng chū le xǔduō yōuxiù de yīnyuèjiā.

She has nurtured many outstanding musicians under her tutelage.

HSK 7-9

他是著名画家齐白石门下的弟子。

Tā shì zhùmíng huàjiā Qí Báishí ménxià de dìzǐ.

He is a disciple under the tutelage of the famous painter Qi Baishi.

Tips

history

In imperial China, 门下 referred to retainers, guests, or advisors in the household of a nobleman. The term 门下省 was one of the Three Chancelleries of the Tang dynasty. In modern usage it refers to a teacher-student or master-apprentice relationship.

Stroke Order

门 mén

下 xià