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一代宗師

jat1 doi6 zung1 si1

yi1 dai4 zong1 shi1

a great master (in martial arts) ; a revered master (lit. the most recognised
master of his generation)

Level: 3

一代宗師

一 jat1 yi1 yi4 yi2 - number one
代 doi6 dai4 - generation; dynasty; era, period
宗 zung1 zong1 - ancestor; clan; sect
師 si1 shi1 - teacher; master

This word was added by Steph_fr on 7th Aug 2007

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