谁说我要收徒弟
“Did anyone say I'd take apprentices?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“this is my first visit. I can't show up empty-handed, right? I'd like you to take these gifts and be my tutor.”
谁说 我要 收徒弟
“Did anyone say I'd take apprentices?”
我 我认识你吗
“D-Do I even know you?”
“I never agreed to this, take your gifts and go away.”
Taking on a disciple in Chinese culture creates a lifelong semi-parental obligation, so masters are notoriously selective and guarded about accepting applicants.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to accept an apprentice or disciple
Pertains to traditional mentorship systems such as arts, trades, or specialized crafts.
formal gift given when asking someone to become one's master
A traditional cultural practice where prospective disciples present gifts to formalize mentorship.