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师傅 (shī fu): master, skilled worker, respectful address for a tradesperson

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
master, skilled worker, respectful address for a tradesperson
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • master
  • qualified worker
  • respectful form of address for older men
  • master
  • qualified worker

Chinese explanation

  • 对有技艺的人的尊称,尤其指传授技艺、教导徒弟的人
  • 也用来称呼有专门技术或手艺的工人,如司机、厨师、木匠等
  • 在旧时也指老师。

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Example sentences

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My master's culinary skills are excellent.

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His master taught him how to repair cars.

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Master (driver), please take me to the train station.

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This old master is very experienced.

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I want to find a master to learn martial arts from.

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Master Wang, please help me fix the bicycle.

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Driver, how do I get to the train station?

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He is an experienced carpenter.

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The dishes made by Master Li are very delicious.

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