Meaning of laoshi | Babel Free

Definitions

A teacher, in the context of Chinese culture.

Examples

“As part of a long-term project to learn more about love and friendship, the laoshi guides the children in friendship-oriented activities, discussions, and art projects.”

“Tsar has said more than once: "My laoshi, much as l respected him, was a very peculiar person."”

“When I had learned a piece by heart but had not mastered the details, laoshi would play each section of the piece with me in unison, stopping to explain the details, until we played through the entire piece.”

“The relationship between a laoshi and a disciple never truly ends; the latter's sense of obligation and indebtedness endures beyond the functional lifespan of the relationship.”

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