Definition
镖师 refers to a professional bodyguard or armed escort in ancient China, especially one hired to protect traveling merchants, caravans, or valuables. These escorts were often skilled in martial arts and operated through escort agencies (镖局). The term carries a strong historical and cultural flavor, distinct from modern 'bodyguard' (保镖).
n.
(historical) armed escortbodyguard (for traveling merchants or caravans)
Examples
- 镖师。Gǔdài shāngrén chángcháng gùyōng biāo shī bǎohù huòwù.Ancient merchants often hired armed escorts to protect their goods.
- 镖师，。Zhè wèi biāo shī wǔyì gāoqiáng, cóngwèi shīshǒu.This bodyguard was highly skilled in martial arts and never failed.
- 镖师。Biāojú lǐ de biāo shī dōu jīngguò yángé xùnliàn.The bodyguards in the escort agency all underwent strict training.
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