shih-fu

A form of shifu — Synonym of sifu: the Mandarin Chinese-derived name.

OriginMandarin 師傅 /师傅 →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of shifu (sifu)

Origin

  1. Mandarin師傅 /师傅
  2. Englishshih-fu

From Mandarin 師傅 /师傅 Wade–Giles romanization: shih¹-fu⁴.

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APA

shih-fu. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shih-fu

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“shih-fu.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shih-fu. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shih-fu,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shih-fu.

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