Meanings of 妓
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AI Study Notes for 妓
Imagine a woman (女, which is a radical in 妓) who is dressed provocatively, standing under a neon sign at night, calling out for customers. The 'jì' sound can remind you of 'giddy', as if the woman is in a lively, chaotic environment.
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.
In Chinese culture, the concept of sex work is often intertwined with historical perspectives on women and morality. The term 妓 is often used in legal contexts regarding prostitution laws in modern China.
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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Decomposition of 妓
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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.
Example Sentences for 妓 (4)
Cultural Notes for 妓
In Chinese culture, the concept of sex work is often intertwined with historical perspectives on women and morality. The term 妓 is often used in legal contexts regarding prostitution laws in modern China.
Word Family of 妓
Compound Meaning
What does 妓女 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 妓
No, it is typically used in specific contexts related to discussions about sex work and is not used casually.