狱卒

獄卒

yùzú

noun #26,615

Measure Word

一名狱卒 míng

Meanings

1 jailer
2 prison guard (historical term)
3 warden

Characters

soldier, subordinate, servant

Examples

HSK 7-9

狱卒每天给囚犯送饭。

Yùzú měitiān gěi qiúfàn sòng fàn.

The jailer brought meals to the prisoners every day.

HSK 7-9

古代狱卒的职责是看守囚犯。

Gǔdài yùzú de zhízé shì kānshǒu qiúfàn.

In ancient times, the jailer's duty was to guard prisoners.

Tips

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狱卒 is a classical or literary term. In modern Chinese, 狱警 or 监狱看守 are more common for prison guard.

Stroke Order

狱 yù

卒 zú