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infinet
12-03-2002, 07:20 AM
Can someone tell me the english meanings of Sifu and Sigung?
Also are there different Chinese names for female instructors?

Thx in advance

infinet
12-03-2002, 08:27 AM
forgive my ignorance I'm just curious is all :)

Stacey
12-03-2002, 08:41 AM
Sigung is like your teachers teacher, usually synonymous with master.

Sifu is a teacher of a physical skill. Like a coach.

I'm not sure on the female instructor. I've heard Si Mui, but I think thats canonese.

In chinese the polite way to call an older woman is their surname and then "wife"

Johnson Wife, how are you doing?

infinet
12-03-2002, 08:47 AM
Stacey,

thx for the info :-)