婢
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Meaning: slave girl
💡 Imagine a 'bee' (bì) working as a servant—busy but lowly.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling market in ancient China, a young girl named Mei worked tirelessly for a wealthy family. The character 婢 (bì) represents a maid or slave girl, reflecting historical social hierarchies. Today, it appears in literary texts and compounds, but its use in everyday language is rare due to connotations of servitude. Understanding 婢 offers insight into class structures in imperial China.
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