Definitions

(verb) to instruct; to teach
(verb) to attach; to apply

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

About

Structurally composed of the person radical 亻 and the component 尃, the character 傅 has traditionally denoted roles involving instruction and assistance, with its etymology tracing back to ancient terms for a tutor or guardian. Initially specific to the guidance of aristocratic individuals, the term gradually extended to encompass any authoritative figure skilled in a particular trade or discipline, evident in its modern use within words like 师傅. While its fundamental meaning of providing expert guidance has persisted, the character has also been adopted as a surname, reflecting its enduring presence in Chinese nomenclature without significant alteration to its core conceptual basis.

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Bronze Late Warring States (~250 BC)
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Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Example Sentences Hide

,请教我做饭。

Shīfu, qǐng jiāo wǒ zuòfàn.

Master, please teach me to cook.

我的师很严格。

Wǒ de shīfu hěn yángé.

My master is very strict.

老师今天没来。

Fù lǎoshī jīntiān méi lái.

Teacher Fu did not come today.

这位手艺高超。

Zhè wèi Fù shīfu shǒuyì gāochāo.

This Master Fu has superb skills.

我听说教授很有名。

Wǒ tīngshuō Fù jiàoshòu hěn yǒumíng.

I heard that Professor Fu is very famous.

在工厂里工作了很多年。

Fù shīfu zài gōngchǎng lǐ gōngzuòle hěnduō nián.

Master Fu has worked in the factory for many years.

如果你有问题,可以问老师。

Rúguǒ nǐ yǒu wèntí, kěyǐ wèn Fù lǎoshī.

If you have questions, you can ask Teacher Fu.

不仅技术好,而且乐于助人。

Fù shīfu bùjǐn jìshù hǎo, érqiě lèyú zhùrén.

Master Fu not only has good skills, but also is happy to help others.