sai-hū

Kichina (Min Nan)

Matamshi

• IPA: [ sai˧˧hu˧˧ ]

Nomino

sai-hū (POJ, simplified 师傅, traditional 師傅) (nan)

1. mwalimu; master (especially in Martial arts); sifu
2. a polite form of address for an adult
3. a polite way to address a skilled worker (carpenter, plumber etc) or craftsman