A self-proclaimed disciple or follower who deeply admires a master or elder and learns from their works or teachings, despite not having formally studied under them; an informal student or spiritual disciple.
他虽然没有正式拜师，但阅读了林教授的所有著作，并深受启发，自称林教授的私淑弟子
Although he never formally became a student, he read all of Professor Lin's works and was deeply inspired, considering himself Professor Lin's informal disciple.
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