师傅

• 拼音: shī fu
• 汉字拆解: 师 = teacher/master; 傅 = 亻(person) + 尃 (spread)

含义

Master; skilled worker; (respectful address) sir/mister.

Originally meant a master craftsman or skilled worker who teaches apprentices. Now commonly used as a respectful address for taxi drivers, repairmen, workers, and skilled laborers. Shows respect without implying a master-apprentice relationship. Also used for martial arts masters.

例句

1. 师傅，去火车站要多久？
2. 这位老师傅的手艺特别好，做出来的家具精美极了。
3. 他跟着师傅学了三年，终于出师了。

用法指南

语境: trade, service workers, martial arts

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 师傅，请问这个怎么修？(Sir, how do you fix this?)
• 谢谢师傅。(Thank you, sir.)

错误说法

• 师傅 to office workers or professionals — use 先生/女士 instead; 师傅 is for skilled manual workers

起源与历史

Compound of 师 (teacher/master) + 傅 (instructor), originally referring to a teacher who instructs in a craft.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal