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Definition
The inheritance of knowledge, skills, or lineage from a master or teacher.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the lineage of knowledge or specialized skills passed from a mentor to a student. It carries a sense of professional or artistic pedigree, often used in contexts like martial arts, traditional crafts, or culinary arts. It is rarely used for general education or casual learning.
Examples
His cooking skills were passed down from a master chef, no wonder it tastes so good.
Do you know which master he inherited this martial arts style from?
Related words
Common phrases
to have studied under a prestigious school or master
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general learning or school attendance. It is not appropriate for describing where you went to university or learned a hobby; it implies a formal, often long-term, master-apprentice relationship.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
