老师傅

老師傅

lǎoshīfu

noun #51,751

Measure Word

一位老师傅 wèi

Meanings

1 veteran craftsman
2 experienced older worker

Characters

old; experienced

Examples

HSK 4

这位老师傅修了三十年自行车。

Zhè wèi lǎoshīfu xiū le sānshí nián zìxíngchē.

This old master has been repairing bicycles for thirty years.

HSK 7-9

徒弟们都向老师傅学习手艺。

Túdimen dōu xiàng lǎoshīfu xuéxí shǒuyì.

The apprentices all learn the craft from the old master.

Tips

mistakes

Read it as 老 'old, experienced' plus 师傅 'master, skilled worker', not as 老师 'teacher' plus 傅. It is a respectful way to address or describe an older tradesman, driver or cook.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo

师 shī

傅 fù