shīfu

Kichina (Mandarin)

Matamshi

• IPA: [ ʂɚ˥˥fu ]

Nomino

shīfu (pinyin, simplified 师傅, traditional 師傅) (cmn)

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