ming4 si1 ceot1 gou1 tou4名师出高徒
Jyutpingming4 si1 ceot1 gou1 tou4
Yalemìngh sī chēut gōu tòuh

Definition

A famous teacher trains a fine student (idiom). A cultured man will have a deep influence on his successors.

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

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