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傳幫帶

简传帮带 · 繁傳幫帶

Mandarin · pinyin chuán bāng dài

to pass on experience (to the next generation)

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傳: chuán · summon; propagate, transmit
幫: bāng · to help, assist; to defend; shoe upper
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传: chuán · summon; propagate, transmit
帮: bāng · help, assist; defend; shoe upper
带: dài · belt, girdle, band, strap, zone

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2–1–4 · chuan2 bang1 dai4

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verb

to hand down experiences, give help and set an example; to pass on experience with guidance and support

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