娼
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Meaning: prostitute
💡 Woman (女) under prosperous sun (昌) — but her prosperity comes from selling company.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 娼 (chāng), we find its radical 女 (woman) combined with 昌 (chāng, meaning 'prosperous'). This composition suggests a historical link between female service and thriving commerce. In ancient China, 娼 referred to female entertainers or courtesans, often associated with pleasure quarters. Today, it explicitly denotes 'prostitute' and carries negative connotations. The character appears in contexts of sex work and social stigma, reflecting enduring cultural attitudes.
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