Sifu / Shifu
師父 / 師傅
Title for a master or teacher in Chinese martial arts.
Quick Facts
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Pronunciation/[see-foo]/
Alternative NamesShifu, Kung Fu Master
Definition
Sifu combines two characters: Shi (teacher) and Fu (father). It embodies the traditional family hierarchy within Chinese martial arts (Wushu, Kung Fu). A Sifu is more than a technical instructor; they act as a mentor assuming a paternal guidance role over students who train together as a martial family.