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sifu

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Noun — A skilled teacher or master in Chinese martial arts such as kung fu or tai chi.

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train under a sifu kung fu sifu

Etymology

From Cantonese words meaning "master" or "my master", also used for "teacher".

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What does “sifu” mean?

The word “sifu” means a skilled teacher or master in Chinese martial arts such as kung fu or tai chi. In plain terms, a martial arts teacher, used as a title of respect.

How do you use “sifu” in a sentence?

Here is “sifu” used in a sentence: “His sifu had trained under a famous kung fu master in Guangdong.”

What is another word for “sifu”?

Words with a similar meaning to “sifu” include sensei.

What part of speech is “sifu”?

“Sifu” is a noun.

Where does the word “sifu” come from?

The word “sifu” comes from Cantonese. From Cantonese words meaning "master" or "my master", also used for "teacher".

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