师傅

shīfu

master; skilled worker

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Dictionary entry

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

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See it in sentences

师傅,请开慢一点。

Shīfu, qǐng kāi màn yì diǎn.

English

Driver, please slow down a little.

这位师傅会修自行车。

Zhè wèi shīfu huì xiū zìxíngchē.

English

This master can fix bikes.

Goes with

  • 找师傅find a skilled worker
  • 问师傅ask the master
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