Definition
鸨母 is a historical term for a woman who runs a brothel, equivalent to 'madame' or 'procuress' in English. It appears in classical literature and historical dramas but is rarely used in modern everyday Chinese — you'll encounter it in novels, period films, or discussions of old Chinese society. The word has a neutral-to-negative connotation depending on context.
n.
(historical) brothel madameprocuress
Examples
- 鸨母。Xiǎoshuō lǐ de bǎo mǔ shì ge xīn hěn shǒu là de nǚrén.The madame in the novel is a ruthless woman.
- 鸨母。Gǔdài wénxué zhōng cháng miáoxiě bǎo mǔ de xíngxiàng.Ancient literature often depicts the figure of the brothel madame.
- 鸨母。Zhè bù diànyǐng lǐ de bǎo mǔ yóu yí wèi lǎo yǎnyuán bànyǎn.The madame in this movie is played by an older actress.
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