Common Meanings
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jì妓
A woman who engages in prostitution; a prostitute.
在古代，有些贫困的家庭会把女儿卖给妓院。
In ancient times, some impoverished families would sell their daughters to brothels.
In ancient times, a term for a female entertainer who performs singing and dancing, such as a singing girl (歌妓) or a dancing girl (舞妓).
她的歌声犹如古代的歌妓般婉转动听。
Her singing is as melodious and moving as that of an ancient singing girl.