tou4 zi2 tou4 syun1徒子徒孫徒子徒孙
Jyutpingtou4 zi2 tou4 syun1
Yaletòuh jí tòuh syūn
Definition
Generations of disciples, students, and followers.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Often used with a slightly ironic or humorous tone to describe a large, sprawling network of disciples or followers. While it literally refers to direct students and their subsequent generations, it is frequently applied to describe the followers of a specific master, ideology, or even a professional lineage.
Examples
He has taken on many students and followers, and they are all very talented.
Among the generations of followers of this school, who is the most famous?
Related words
Common phrases
to take on generations of followers
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a simple group of classmates or peers, as it specifically implies a hierarchical master and disciple relationship.
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