师傅

shīfu

HSK 4

师傅 — shīfu

1. master; skilled/qualified worker (e.g., craftsman, driver)

   他是个很有经验的电工师傅。 tā shì gè hěn yǒu jīngyàn de diàngōng shīfù — He is a very experienced electrician (master electrician).

2. respectful form of address for older men or skilled workers (like 'sir'/'boss' when speaking to a driver/tradesman)

   师傅，麻烦帮我把行李放到车后备箱。 shīfù máfán bāng wǒ bǎ xínglǐ fàngdào chē hòubèixiāng — Sir, could you please help me put the luggage in the trunk?