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妓女
jìnǚ
Description
妓女是指为了钱和别人发生性关系的女人。
A 妓女 is a woman who has sexual relations with others for money.
这个词比较正式，也带有负面的意思，我们平时说话很少直接用它。
This word is quite formal and has a negative connotation; we rarely use it directly in everyday speech.
Meanings
妓女jìnǚ
a prostitute (female)
在古代，很多妓女生活得很苦。
In ancient times, many prostitutes lived hard lives.
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Notes
- Etymology
妓 (prostitute/female entertainer) + 女 (woman); the 女 radical marks gender.
- Nuance
formal and negative; 小姐 or 性工作者 are used as softer alternatives.
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