Definition
主仆 is a compound noun that refers to the relationship or pair of a master and a servant. It is a fixed expression often used in historical, literary, or hierarchical contexts to describe the social dynamic between the two roles, not just two individuals. You can use it as a subject or modifier (e.g., 主仆关系).
n.
master and servant (as a relationship or pair)
Examples
- 主仆。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō miáoxiě le zhǔ pú zhī jiān de fùzá guānxì.This novel describes the complex relationship between master and servant.
- ，主仆，。Zài gǔdài, zhǔ pú dìwèi xuánshū, hěn shǎo píngděng duìhuà.In ancient times, master and servant had vastly different statuses and rarely had equal dialogue.
- 主仆，。Tāmen suīrán shì zhǔ pú, dàn bǐcǐ hěn xìnrèn.Although they are master and servant, they trust each other a lot.
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