sư phụ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨ˧˧ fu˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂɨ˧˧ fʊw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂɨ˧˧ fʊw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sư phụ means a master.
Chinese characters: 師父 (師 “master” + 父 “father”)
Meanings of sư phụ in English
Noun
- humorous a master (expert at something)
- one's male teacher
- Aaaa! Sư phụ tha tội! Con biết lỗi rồi!Aaargh! Forgive me, master! I'm sorry!
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 師父, composed of 師 (“master”) and 父 (“father”)
Frequently asked questions
What does sư phụ mean in English?
sư phụ (noun) means "a master".
How do you pronounce sư phụ?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨ˧˧ fu˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂɨ˧˧ fʊw˨˩˨]. Tones: sư — level tone (ngang), phụ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is sư phụ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sư phụ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 師父.