Definition
娼妇 is a historical term for a female sex worker (prostitute), dating back to classical Chinese. In modern spoken Chinese it is considered extremely vulgar and offensive, used primarily as an insult equivalent to 'bitch' or 'whore' in English. Learners should recognize it in old texts or films but avoid using it in any real-life context.
n.
(historical) prostitutefemale sex worker(vulgar insult) bitchwhore
Examples
- ，娼妇。Zài gǔdài xiǎoshuō lǐ, chāng fù cháng bèi miáoxiě wèi kělián de nǚzǐ.In classical novels, prostitutes are often portrayed as pitiable women.
- ，娼妇。Zhège cí xiànzài fēicháng cūlǔ, qiānwàn bú yào duì rén shuō chāng fù.This word is now very rude—never call someone a whore.
- 娼妇，。Tā chǎojià shí mà le duìfāng yí jù chāng fù, jiéguǒ bèi rén bàojǐng le.He insulted the other person by calling them a bitch during an argument, which led to someone calling the police.
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