Definition
三陪 (sān péi) refers to a person, typically a woman, who provides companionship in entertainment venues such as karaoke bars or nightclubs, often involving drinking, singing, and sometimes sexual services. The term emerged in 1990s China and carries strong negative social connotations. It is a noun and is not used as a verb.
noun
escort or hostess in entertainment venuesoften with implied sexual services
Examples
- 三陪。Tā yǐqián zài yèzǒnghuì zuò guò sān péi.She used to work as a hostess in a nightclub.
- 三陪。Nàge dìfang yǒu hěn duō sān péi tígōng fúwù.That place has many escorts providing services.
- 三陪。Zhèngfǔ yánlì dǎjī fēifǎ sān péi huódòng.The government cracks down on illegal escort activities.
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