Synonyms for sifu

Most common

guru · sensei · shifu

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A master or teacher in the context of martial arts, especially kung fu and tai chi.

Forms

Plural

sifus → senseis, gurus, shifus…

Example sentences

• guru I have an appointment to visit a guru in India.
• sensei Tom calls his karate teacher Sensei.

Popularity over time

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

By length

4 letters

guru²

5 letters

shifu

6 letters

sensei²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (guru² = 2 syllables).