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师父

師父
shīfu
noun HSK 6 #8,058

Measure Word

一位师父 wèi

Meanings

  1. 1 master; teacher (respectful term)
  2. 2 used as a polite form of address for skilled workers

Characters

师
shī
teacher; master
父
fù
father
Teacher-father - a respectful term for a master or mentor.

Examples

HSK 2
出租车师父，去火车站。
Chūzūchē shīfu, qù huǒchēzhàn.
Taxi driver, to the train station please.
HSK 4
他跟师父学了三年功夫。
Tā gēn shīfu xué le sānnián gōngfu.
He studied kung fu with his master for three years.
HSK 6
这位师父耐心地教导每一个徒弟。
Zhèwèi shīfu nàixīn de jiàodǎo měi yí gè túdì.
This master patiently instructs every apprentice.

Tips

usage
师父 vs. 师傅 (shī fu): 师父 emphasizes the master-disciple relationship (more personal/respectful). 师傅 is a general polite address for workers (drivers, repairmen, chefs). In practice, they're often interchangeable.

Stroke Order

师 shī
父 fù