Sifu as a noun is a pair of cantonese terms, homophones, used in english to mean "master" or "teacher" in the context of martial arts, especially kung fu and tai chi, also used to denote "spiritual father" in esoteric uses. while Sensei as a noun is the japanese term for teacher. it has been adopted into english mostly for use with martial arts instructors. sensei of martial arts usually live and/or work at a dojo where they instruct their apprentices.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A pair of Cantonese terms, homophones, used in English to mean "master" or "teacher" in the context of martial arts, especially kung fu and tai chi, also used to denote "spiritual father" in esoteric uses.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The Japanese term for teacher. It has been adopted into English mostly for use with martial arts instructors. Sensei of martial arts usually live and/or work at a dojo where they instruct their apprentices.
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