Common Meanings
1
chāng娼
A woman who engages in sexual activity for payment; a prostitute, courtesan.
在旧社会，娼寮通常隐藏在偏僻的巷子里。
In the old society, brothels were usually hidden in secluded alleys.
In historical contexts, refers to a female performer or actress, similar to '倡' (chāng).
古代的戏班里，有不少出色的女娼。
In ancient opera troupes, there were many outstanding female performers.