Writing
师傅 (shīfu) — how to say "master" in Chinese
师傅
Master, skilled worker
noun
Character composition
师
teacher
傅
master
Radicals / Keys
巾
Turban
#50 · jīn · 3 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
一位师傅
yī wèi shīfu
a master
司机师傅
sījī shīfu
driver (polite)
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 to pronounce master in Chinese?
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: 师 has 6 strokes, 傅 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 师傅?
师傅 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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