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师傅
shīfu
Description
“师傅”常用来叫有技术的工人，比如司机、厨师或者修东西的人。
"师傅" is commonly used to address skilled workers, such as drivers, chefs, or repairmen.
这个词也很客气，可以用来叫不认识的男人。
This word is also polite and can be used to address unknown men.
Meanings
师傅shīfu
master; skilled worker (in a trade)
这位师傅修车修得很好。
This master mechanic repairs cars very well.
师傅shīfu
polite address for a worker or stranger
师傅，请到火车站。
Master, please go to the train station.
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Notes
- Nuance
师傅 addresses skilled workers/strangers, while 师父 stresses a personal teacher-disciple bond.
In videos
“哪吒的师傅他就不会说标准普通话”
“好谢谢师傅来拿到我们的葫芦头泡馍了”
“那个师傅是不会在你面前切给你的”
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