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师父

shīfu

Description

“师父”是学生对老师很尊敬的叫法,常用来称呼教你手艺、功夫或宗教知识的人。

"师父" is a respectful term students use for teachers, often referring to someone who teaches skills, martial arts, or religious knowledge.

你也可以用它来礼貌地叫师傅、司机或工人。

You can also use it politely to address a master, driver, or worker.

Meanings

师父shīfu

master (respectful term for one's teacher)

我跟着师父学功夫。

I learn kung fu from my master.

师父shīfu

polite address for a monk, nun, or skilled worker

师父,请问车站怎么走?

Master, may I ask how to get to the station?

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Notes

  • Nuance

    师父 stresses a close, respectful teacher-disciple bond; 师傅 is more general for skilled workers.

  • Etymology

    师 (teacher) + 父 (father), showing the parental respect owed to a master.

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