師傅

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Cantonese [edit]

simpl. 师傅
trad. 師傅

Etymology [edit]

A compound of 師 (si1, “teacher”) and 傅 (fu6, “teacher”).

Noun [edit]

師傅 (traditional, jyutping si1 fu6*2, Yale si1fu6, simplified 师傅)

  1. teacher; master (especially in martial arts); sifu
  2. a polite form of address for an adult
  3. a polite way to address a skilled worker (carpenter, plumber etc) or craftsman

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  • "師傅" (in Cantonese/English), Cantodict. URL accessed on 2009-06-20.

Mandarin [edit]

simpl. 师傅
trad. 師傅

Pronunciation [edit]

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  • IPA: [ ʂɚ˥˥fu ]

Noun [edit]

師傅 (traditional, Pinyin shīfu, simplified 师傅)

  1. teacher; master (especially in martial arts); sifu
  2. a polite form of address for an adult
  3. a polite way to address a skilled worker (carpenter, plumber etc) or craftsman

Min Nan [edit]

simpl. 师傅
trad. 師傅

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: [ sai˧˧hu˧˧ ]

Noun [edit]

師傅 (traditional, POJ sai-hū, simplified 师傅)

  1. teacher; master (especially in Martial arts); sifu
  2. a polite form of address for an adult
  3. a polite way to address a skilled worker (carpenter, plumber etc) or craftsman
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