Confucius had many followers when he traveled among the states.
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从者 is literary and historical — used in classical texts and fiction set in earlier eras. For modern 'follower' (e.g. on social media) use 粉丝 (fěnsī) or 追随者 (zhuīsuízhě).
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Anime fans will recognize 从者 as the Chinese term for 'Servant' in the Fate/stay night franchise — heroic spirits summoned by Masters in the Holy Grail War.
