sifu is a Chinese term for a teacher. A similar term often used in the Mandarin north is, "elder teacher". Contextually, sifu is used in a familial manner as a child addressing a parent by the description "father", rather than a self referenced title seen in modern slang usage. It is also commonly used in a martial arts context to denote an instructional relationship. -ORIGIN Chinese

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