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师父 (shī fu): master, teacher

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HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
master, teacher
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 6

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • used for 師傅|师傅 (in Taiwan)
  • master
  • qualified worker

Chinese explanation

  • 对传授技艺、知识或技能的人的称呼，特别指武术、戏曲、手工艺等行业中的老师
  • 也可用作对有某种手艺的工匠的尊称，相当于师傅
  • 在台湾地区，师父也常用来称呼出家人或宗教导师。

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