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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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