师从

師從

shīcóng

verb #33,247

Meanings

1 to study under (a teacher)
2 to be a disciple of

Characters

teacher; master

Examples

HSK 5

他师从一位著名的钢琴家。

Tā shīcóng yí wèi zhùmíng de gāngqínjiā.

He studied under a famous pianist.

HSK 7-9

她早年师从齐白石学画。

Tā zǎonián shīcóng Qí Báishí xué huà.

In her early years she studied painting under Qi Baishi.

Tips

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师从 is formal and biographical - used in resumes, artist bios, or news articles. In casual speech you'd say 跟……学 (gēn... xué) instead.

Stroke Order

师 shī

从 cóng