How to Say ‘Repairman’ in Traditional Chinese
師傅
shī fù
[shīfù]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 師傅 is a respectful way to address any skilled tradesperson, such as a plumber, electrician or even a taxi driver. Calling the repairman this to his face is polite and expected.
Phrase Breakdown
師傅
shī fù
[shīfù]
repairman; skilled worker
Respectful term for a technician or craftsman.
師傅明天會來修冷氣。
The repairman will come fix the AC tomorrow.
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