Shifu: Glass Block Paperweight
Chinese calligraphy for "Shifu" (Sifu) in a heavy glass paperweight.
Inspirational Chinese calligraphy printed and sandwiched between two pieces of thick glass for an attractive desk ornament or paperweight. Lays flat or stands vertically. Double-sided calligraphy. Dimensions: 2.5" x 4" x 1" thick and weighs 13.5 ounces.
Calligraphy Meaning
Shifu is pinyin for the Mandarin pronunciation and Sifu for the Cantonese pronunciation of the same written words. It is a title used for a skillful person or master. Some confusion in English exists because there is another title for one who is skilled that sounds identical but is a different character and refers to a skill obtained in a working-class profession such as cooking or taxi driving.