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sifu meaning in Sanskrit

गुरु guru

sifu in Sanskrit: गुरु (guru). In English, sifu means a master or teacher in the context of martial arts, especially kung fu and tai chi.

Sanskrit words for sifu

martial arts instructor
गुरु guru

English meaning of sifu

  1. noun A master or teacher in the context of martial arts, especially kung fu and tai chi.
  2. noun A spiritual father in esoteric contexts.

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Questions about sifu in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of sifu in Sanskrit?
Sifu in Sanskrit is गुरु (guru).
sifu इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Sifu: गुरु (guru).
What does sifu mean in English?
Sifu means a master or teacher in the context of martial arts, especially kung fu and tai chi.

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