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妓

jì
noun #6,901

Meanings

  1. 1 prostitute
  2. 2 courtesan

Examples

古代的妓女不一定地位很低。
Gǔdài de jìnǚ bù yīdìng dìwèi hěn dī.
Courtesans in ancient times didn't necessarily have low status.
这部电影讲的是一个妓女的故事。
Zhè bù diànyǐng jiǎng de shì yī gè jìnǚ de gùshi.
This movie tells the story of a prostitute.

Tips

history
In ancient China, 妓 could refer to female entertainers skilled in music, poetry, and dance — not just sex workers. The compound 歌妓 (gējì) specifically meant 'singing courtesan.'

Stroke Order

妓 jì