Definition
阉人 refers to a castrated male, historically used for eunuchs in imperial courts or for animals. The term carries a historical and clinical tone, distinct from the more common 太监 (tàijiàn) which specifically refers to court eunuchs in Chinese history.
n
castrated personeunuch
Examples
- 阉人。Gǔdài gōngtíng zhōng cháng yǒu yān rén fúshì huángdì.In ancient palaces, there were often eunuchs serving the emperor.
- 阉人。Lìshǐ shàng xǔduō yān rén zài zhèngzhì zhōng bànyǎn le zhòngyào juésè.Many eunuchs in history played important roles in politics.
- 阉人。Zhè běn shū xiángxì jièshào le Zhōngguó yān rén de shēnghuó.This book details the lives of Chinese eunuchs.
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