No. 6,164 in Chinese
师傅
"师傅" means "master" or "skilled person," often used to address experts, instructors, or workers respectfully.
In a sentence
师傅，您可以教我煮这道菜吗？
Master, could you teach me how to cook this dish?
Here, '师傅' signifies a respectful term for someone who is an expert or skilled professional in a particular domain, such as cooking in this case.
出租车师傅，能带我去机场吗？
Taxi driver, could you take me to the airport?
In this sentence, '师傅' is used to respectfully address a taxi driver, recognizing their professional role and service.
请问师傅，这个手表怎么修理？
Excuse me, master, how can this watch be repaired?
'师傅' here denotes a technician or craftsman capable of repairing items, demonstrating acknowledgment of their expertise.
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