Definitions for Shifu
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1. Shifu

   Shifu (simplified Chinese: 师傅 or 师父; traditional Chinese: 師傅 or 師父), or sifu in Cantonese (sư phụ in Vietnamese) is a title for and role of a skillful person or a master. The character 師/师 means "skilled person" or "teacher", while the meaning of 傅 is "tutor" and the meaning of 父 is "father". 傅 and 父 are both pronounced "fu" with the same tones in Cantonese and Mandarin. A similar term often used in Chinese is 老師/老师 (Cantonese Chinese pronunciation: lou5 si1; Mandarin Chinese pronunciation: lǎoshī), meaning "teacher" or literally "old person of skill". Though pronounced identically and bearing similar meanings, the two terms are distinct and usage is different. The former term (師傅/师傅) bears only the meaning of "master", is used to express the speaker's general respect for the addressee's skills and experience, and is likewise the term frequently used for cab drivers or other skilled laborers. Thus, a customer may use this term to address an automotive mechanic, for example. The latter term (師父/师父) bears the dual meaning of "master" and "father", and thus connotes a linearity in a teacher-student relationship. In addressing a tradesperson, it would therefore be used only to address the speaker's own teacher or master. In the preceding example, the mechanic's apprentice would address his or her master using this term, but a customer would not. On the other hand, a religious personality, and by extension, experts of Chinese martial arts, can be addressed as "master-father" (師父/师父) or as (師傅/师傅) in all contexts.

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1. Shifu

   Shifu (師父) is a Chinese term that can be translated as "master" or "teacher" in English. It refers to a person who is highly skilled and knowledgeable in a specific field or discipline, such as martial arts, traditional crafts, or spiritual practices. Shifu is respected and recognized for their expertise and experience, and they often hold a position of authority and mentorship within their respective communities. They play a fundamental role in transmitting knowledge, guiding and training students, and preserving and promoting their respective art or discipline.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Shifu in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Shifu in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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