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仆人
púrén
Description
仆人是在别人家里工作、帮主人做事的人。
A 仆人 is a person who works in someone else's home and helps the master with tasks.
这个词现在不太常用，多出现在故事或古代的情景里。
This word is not commonly used nowadays and mostly appears in stories or ancient contexts.
Meanings
仆人púrén
servant; someone hired to work in a household
古时候，有钱人家里有很多仆人。
In ancient times, wealthy families had many servants.
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Notes
- Etymology
仆 (servant) + 人 (person), literally a person who serves.
- Nuance
sounds old-fashioned; modern speakers use 佣人 or 保姆 for domestic helpers.
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