(archaic) professional instructor of martial arts, theater, or folk arts

(bound form) a polite form of address for an older man or a man of a father's generation; in former times, a title for a master or social superior, as in 老爷 lǎo​ye or 少爷 shào​ye

teacher; instructor; professional person dedicated to teaching and education

(bound form) a polite form of address for an older man or a man of a father's generation; in former times, a title for a master or social superior, as in 老爷 lǎo​ye or 少爷 shào​ye