What does “sifu” mean?

Sifu in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

sifu

Master, expert, teacher (Cantonese).

“Ask him, he’s the Excel sifu.”

What does “sifu” mean in Singlish?

Master, expert, teacher (Cantonese). It’s a noun.

Where does “sifu” come from?

From Cantonese. Other Singlish words from Cantonese include meh, paktor, sampan and Samsui.

How do you use “sifu” in a sentence?

“Ask him, he’s the Excel sifu.”

Is “sifu” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.