"concubine" in Chinese (Simplified)
妾
Definition
妾指的是與男子共同生活但沒有妻子合法地位的女子，常見於過去或允許一夫多妻的文化。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个词语正式且多用于历史或传统语境，现代社会很少使用，强调男女地位不平等和没有正式婚姻权利。
Examples
The king had many concubines in his palace.
国王在宫殿里有许多**妾**。
In ancient China, some emperors kept concubines.
古代中国有些皇帝留有**妾**。
A concubine had less power than the queen.
**妾**的地位比皇后低。
She was not the official wife, but lived in the palace as the king's concubine.
她不是正式妻子，但作为国王的**妾**住在宫殿里。
In stories about ancient times, you often read about kings and their concubines.
在关于古代的故事里，经常会提到国王和他们的**妾**。
Becoming a concubine was sometimes seen as a way for poor women to improve their lives, though it came with many challenges.
成为**妾**有时被看作是贫穷女性改善生活的一种方式，但也充满挑战。