Definition
娼 is a bound form (不成词语素) meaning 'prostitute', almost always used as part of compounds such as 娼妓 (prostitute), 娼妇 (whore), or in the idiom 逼良为娼 (to force a virtuous woman into prostitution). The word carries a strong derogatory tone in modern Chinese; it is not used as a standalone noun in standard speech.
b.f.
(bound form) prostitute (derogatory)
Examples
- 娼。Bī liáng wéi chāng shì jiù shèhuì chángjiàn de bēijù.Forcing a virtuous woman into prostitution was a common tragedy in old society.
- ，。Tā céngjīng shì yì míng chāng jì, hòulái líkāi le nàge hángyè.She was once a prostitute, but later left that profession.
- 。Nàxiē wǔrǔ chāng fù de huà fēicháng shāng rén.Those insults calling someone a whore are very hurtful.
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