noun
shifu
noun
1
A respected master or teacher, especially of a martial art or craft; a variant spelling of sifu.
"Students bowed to their shifu before training began."
How to Use Shifu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA title of respect for a skilled teacher, especially in martial arts.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
shifu plural, shifus plural
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Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese 師傅/師父 (shīfu), meaning "master" or "teacher."