传人

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Meaning and Usage

"传人" refers to a person who inherits and continues a particular skill, craft, tradition, or knowledge. It often implies a responsibility to preserve and pass on cultural or technical heritage.

Common Contexts

This term is frequently used in contexts related to traditional arts, crafts, family legacies, and cultural heritage. For example, a "传人" might be the sole person who has learned a family recipe, a traditional craft, or a specialized professional skill.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

When using "传人," the speaker often implies a sense of duty and honor in carrying forward a legacy. It is typically used in formal or respectful contexts. Avoid confusing "传人" with general terms for "person" or "heir" without the connotation of cultural or skill inheritance.

Example Sentences

He is the only inheritor of this craft.

As the heir of the family, he bears the responsibility of passing on the

This teacher is an inheritor of traditional Chinese medicine.