noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
exposition of one's master's teachings; propagation of a doctrine
Formal, academic term for faithfully explaining and passing on the teachings of a master or school. Often used in historical, philosophical, or religious contexts.
彼は師の教えを祖述した書物を著した。
He wrote a book expounding his master's teachings.
この学派は孔
This school of thought propagates the ideas of Confucius.