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Chinese
shīfu
Meaning: master; a respected teacher or instructor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

學徒開了自己的店後,仍常回去向師父請教。
学徒开了自己的店后,仍常回去向师父请教。
After opening their own shop, the apprentice still often returned to ask their master for advice.

Usage Notes

This is a respectful term for a teacher, especially someone who passes on a craft or specialized skill. It can also respectfully address a Buddhist monk, Daoist priest, or other skilled practitioner.

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