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佣人
yōngrén
Description
佣人是在别人家里工作、帮忙做家务的人。
A 佣人 is someone who works in another person's home, helping with household chores.
以前很多有钱的家庭都会请佣人来打扫和做饭。
In the past, many wealthy families would hire 佣人 to clean and cook.
Meanings
佣人yōngrén
servant; domestic helper hired to do housework
他家请了一个佣人。
His family hired a servant.
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Notes
- Etymology
佣 (to hire/employ) + 人 (person), literally a hired person.
- Nuance
somewhat dated and formal; 保姆 is more common for a modern housekeeper or nanny.
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