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太监
tàijiàn
Description
太监是中国古代在皇宫里工作的男人，他们被去掉了生殖器官。
A 太监 is a man who worked in the imperial palace in ancient China and was castrated.
在很多历史电视剧里，我们都能看到太监。
We can see 太监 in many historical TV dramas.
Meanings
太监tàijiàn
eunuch; castrated man serving in the imperial palace
这个太监在皇帝身边工作了很多年。
This eunuch has worked by the emperor's side for many years.
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Notes
- Etymology
太 (highest) + 监 (supervise), originally a high palace office later meaning the eunuch himself.
- Nuance
historical term; 宦官 (huànguān) is a more formal synonym for the same role.
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