Meanings of 妓
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AI Study Notes for 妓
This term is generally considered informal and may carry negative connotations. It's important to use it carefully, especially in formal settings or discussions. Common collocations include 妓女 (jìnǚ, prostitute) and 妓院 (jìyuàn, brothel).
While 妓 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to discussions about societal issues, which may appear in higher-level reading materials. Students should focus on related terms in the context of social issues.
Learners often confuse 妓 with similar-sounding words like 记 (jì, to remember) and may use it incorrectly in formal contexts. It's important to keep the context of usage in mind.
Pronunciation of 妓
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Etymology of 妓
A working 支 woman 女; 支 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 妓
- 1The giveawayA working 支 woman 女; 支 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Decomposition of 妓
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How to say prostitute in Chinese
“prostitute” in Chinese is妓
The character 妓 (jì) refers specifically to a prostitute or sex worker. It is often used in discussions about societal issues, laws, and cultural attitudes towards sex work in Chinese-speaking communities.
When to use 妓
This term is generally considered informal and may carry negative connotations. It's important to use it carefully, especially in formal settings or discussions. Common collocations include 妓女 (jìnǚ, prostitute) and 妓院 (jìyuàn, brothel).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 妓 with similar-sounding words like 记 (jì, to remember) and may use it incorrectly in formal contexts. It's important to keep the context of usage in mind.
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Grammar Patterns of 妓
妓 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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禁止____女在马路上和公共场所公然拉客。
Prostitutes were forbidden to solicit on public roads and in public places.
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Word Family of 妓
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Frequently Asked Questions about 妓
No, it is typically used in specific contexts related to discussions about sex work and is not used casually.
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