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高徒

Mandarin · pinyin gāo tú

brilliant student

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高: gāo · high, tall; lofty, elevated; Kangxi radical 189
徒: tú · disciple, follower; go on foot

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1–2 · gao1 tu2

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(honorific) your/his/her/their student(s)

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