English–Chinese
“inheritor” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchuán rén
Example
她是家族传统的传人。tā shì jiā zú chuán tǒng de chuán rén
She is the inheritor of the family tradition.
How to say “inheritor” in Chinese
“Inheritor” in Chinese is 传人 (chuán rén).
A living link who carries a master's skill or knowledge into the next generation.
Example sentences with 传人
作为传统技艺的传人，他在乡镇开设工作坊教后辈。zuò wéi chuán tǒng jì yì de chuán rén tā zài xiāng zhèn kāi shè gōng zuò fang jiào hòu bèi
As an inheritor of traditional skills, he runs a workshop in town to teach younger generations.
Tips for using 传人
- The term marks a recognized place in a teaching lineage, so it does not normally describe someone who has only taken introductory lessons.