jīng​shī

teacher of the classics

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    jīng​shī

    teacher of the classics

    a teacher who explains the Confucian or Buddhist classics; historically a government official responsible for teaching the classics

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · classic 师 (literal) → 师/師 · shī · teacher

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  • created sense approved 经师/經師 · jīng​shī · book-focused teacher — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jīng​shī

    book-focused teacher

    a teacher concerned only with imparting academic or book-based knowledge, often used in contrast with an 'human teacher' who also teaches ethics and life skills

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · classic 师 (literal) → 师/師 · shī · teacher

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  • created sense approved 经师/經師 · jīng​shī · sutra chanter — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jīng​shī

    sutra chanter

    (Buddhism) a person who recites or chants sutras

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · classic 师 (literal) → 师/師 · shī · teacher

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  • created sense approved 经师/經師 · jīng​shī · scripture copyist — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jīng​shī

    scripture copyist

    an ancient occupation involving the hand-copying of religious scriptures

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · classic 师 (literal) → 师/師 · shī · teacher

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  • created sense approved 经师/經師 · jīng​shī · scroll mounter — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jīng​shī

    scroll mounter

    an artisan who professionally mounts and restores calligraphy and paintings

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · classic 师 (literal) → 师/師 · shī · specialist

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