laoshi

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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