Synonyms for shifu

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sensei · sifu

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Synonym of sifu: the Mandarin Chinese-derived name.

Forms

Plural

shifus → senseis, sifus…

Example sentences

• sensei Tom calls his karate teacher Sensei.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

sifu

6 letters

sensei²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sensei² = 2 syllables).