"serf" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 農奴

Definition

農奴是中世紀歐洲的貧苦農民，他們在地主的土地上勞作且無法自由離開土地。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於歷史或學術脈絡，特指中世紀歐洲的農奴制度。不要混淆於“奴隸”或一般“農民”。常見用語：“封建農奴”。

Examples

A serf worked in the fields for the lord.

一名**農奴**為地主在田裡勞作。

The serfs could not leave the land without permission.

**農奴們**未經允許不能離開土地。

Each serf had to give part of their harvest to the lord.

每個**農奴**都要把一部分收成都交給地主。

Life as a serf was really hard and offered little freedom.

做**農奴**的生活非常艱苦，自由很少。

In feudal times, being a serf meant serving your lord for life.

在封建時期，作為**農奴**就是要為地主終生效勞。

He felt like a modern serf, always working but never getting ahead.

他覺得自己像個現代**農奴**，不停工作卻永遠無法前進。