sư phụ
[sɨ˧˧ fu˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) one's male teacher
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Aaaa! Sư phụ tha tội! Con biết lỗi rồi!Aaargh! Forgive me, master! I'm sorry!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a master (expert at something)
Connotation: humorous
Common questions
What does “sư phụ” mean?
(noun) one's male teacher
Is “sư phụ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.