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Definition
A concubine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a woman in a polygamous marriage who occupies a lower status than the primary wife. It is now considered a historical term and is rarely used in modern daily life except when discussing history, literature, or period dramas. Using this term to describe a modern partner is highly offensive and inappropriate.
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In the past, wealthy families would often take concubines.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 妻, which refers to the primary wife. Using these terms interchangeably ignores the rigid social hierarchy of traditional Chinese family structures.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
