English Explanatory Dictionary

sifu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A master or teacher in the context of martial arts, especially kung fu and tai chi.
  2. A spiritual father in esoteric contexts.

Word forms

sifu sifus shifu

Etymology

From Cantonese 師傅／师傅 (si1 fu6-2, “master”) and 師父／师父 (si1 fu6-2, “my master”), both also conveying the sense of teacher.

Synonyms

sensei guru
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