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傅 is a phono-semantic compound meaning a teacher, tutor, or to assist. It combines the semantic radical 亻 (rén, person), indicating a human role or action, with the phonetic component 尃 (fū). Historically, it denoted an instructor or master, such as an official tutor to the royal family or a skilled artisan who passes down technical knowledge. While it also carried meanings like applying or attaching (e.g., applying powder to the face), its educational and professional title usage became more prominent. Today, it functions as a common surname and is widely recognized in terms for a master worker or teacher.
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师傅，请教我做饭。
我的师傅很严格。
傅老师今天没来。
这位傅师傅手艺高超。
我听说傅教授很有名。
傅师傅在工厂里工作了很多年。
如果你有问题，可以问傅老师。
傅师傅不仅技术好，而且乐于助人。