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教書匠

简教书匠 · 繁教書匠

Mandarin · pinyin jiāo shū jiàng

teacher (usually humorous, self-deprecating or derogatory)

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教: jiào · teach, class
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匠: jiàng · craftsman, artisan; workman
书: shū · book, letter, document; writings

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1–1–4 · jiao1 shu1 jiang4

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gaau3 syu1 zoeng6

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noun

(archaic) teacher at a traditional Chinese private school (私塾)
(derogatory) teacher (in general)

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