师傅 (shīfu) — how to say "master" in Chinese

Measure word: 位 (wèi)

师傅

Master, skilled worker

Radicals / Keys

Turban

#50 · jīn · 3 strokes

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Examples

这位有三十年经验的老师傅耐心地教年轻工人如何正确使用机器,保证生产安全。

This experienced master with thirty years of experience patiently teaches young workers how to correctly use the machine to ensure production safety.

他是一位好师傅

He is a good master.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "master" in Chinese?

"master" in Chinese is 师傅 (shīfu).

What does 师傅 mean in English?

师傅 (shīfu) means "Master, skilled worker".

How is 师傅 pronounced?

It is pronounced shīfu (written as shifu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "master" in Chinese characters?

It is written 师傅.

What HSK level is 师傅?

师傅 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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