This is the 6255th most frequent Chinese word.
徒
"徒" means "disciple," "apprentice," or "follower."
In this sentence, '徒' is used to mean 'disciple' or 'apprentice', denoting a person learning a skill from a master.
他是我学画的徒弟。
He is my apprentice in learning painting.
Here, '徒' is part of the compound word '徒步', which means 'on foot' or 'by walking'. It shows a literal or figurative method of travel without using machinery.
他独自徒步穿越了沙漠。
He traversed the desert on foot alone.
In this example, '徒' is part of the term '徒劳', meaning 'futile' or 'vain', indicating efforts made without fruitful results.