Senses
执鞭/ 執鞭 to drive a carriage
to drive a horse-drawn carriage; (by extension) a coachman
执鞭/ 執鞭 to serve as a teacher
To teach; used as a metaphor for the teaching profession because teachers often hold a pointer or teaching whip.
执鞭/ 執鞭 to serve someone
To follow or serve another person out of deep respect, like a coachman serving a master.
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