How to Say ‘Plumber’ in Traditional Chinese
水電師傅
shuǐ diàn shī fù
[shuǐdiàn shīfu]
💬 Usage Tip: 水電 literally means "water and electricity". A 水電師傅 fixes both plumbing and wiring, so in Taiwan this is the word for either a plumber or an electrician.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 師傅 (shī fù) is the respectful way to address any skilled tradesperson, and you can say it directly to them: 師傅，你好.
Phrase Breakdown
水電
shuǐ diàn
[shuǐdiàn]
plumbing and electrical
Short for water and electricity work; refers to plumbing/electrical repairs.
水電工今天會來。
The plumber-electrician will come today.
師傅
shī fù
[shīfu]
master worker; repairman
A respectful term for a skilled tradesperson.
師傅，這個可以修嗎？
Sir, can this be fixed?
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