小徒弟 (xiǎo tú dì) — Little apprentice

Literally 'little apprentice,' this affectionate term is used to refer to someone who is learning from a mentor. It's often used to express a nurturing or guiding relationship.

Example Usage

我把他当作我的小徒弟,教他很多事情。

I see him as my little apprentice, teaching him many things.

Cultural Context

Used in various contexts to describe mentorship and guidance in informal relationships.

Category: love-friends