The old master is very strict with his apprentice, but it's for his own good.
徒
disciple; apprentice; believer/on foot/bare; empty/to no avail/only/prison sentence
Hanzi
Grade
Grade 6
Pinyin
tú
Bopomofo
ㄊㄨˊ
Jyutping
tou4
Example sentences
He decided to hike across the entire island on foot.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited from entering the pedestrian zone.
The police successfully subdued the gangster.
The police engaged in a fierce struggle with the gangster.
The Bible records the twelve apostles of Jesus.
Many believers gathered in the temple and prayed devoutly.
This temple is regarded as a sacred place in the hearts of believers.
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