師父
shī​fu HSK6

master

shī​fu master
  1. 师 師 shī nounaffix
    teacher
    (bound form) teacher; master; person who imparts knowledge or skills
  2. 父 fù noun
    father
    (bound form) father; male relative of an older generation

shī​fu shifu
  1. 师 師 shī noun
    [cleric]
    (bound form) respectful term for a monk, nun, priest, or Taoist
  2. 父 fǔ
    old man
    (bound form) respectful term for an elderly man or a man of high character

shī​fu skilled worker
  1. 师 師 shī nounaffix
    specialist
    (bound form) person skilled in a specific profession or craft, such as an engineer or doctor
  2. 父 fǔ
    old man
    (bound form) respectful term for an elderly man or a man of high character