Senses
师父/ 師父 master
A respectful term for one's own teacher or tutor, often implying a paternal-like bond between master and apprentice
师父/ 師父 shifu
A respectful form of address for a monk, nun, or Daoist priest.
师父/ 師父 skilled worker
A respectful term for a person with specialized technical skills, such as a craftsman, chef, or tradesperson