Concubines Meaning in English
word · lemma: concubine
释义
Women who lived with a man and had a relationship similar to a wife, but with lower social status, often in historical or royal contexts.
用法与细微差别
Mostly used in historical or literary contexts; rare in modern life. Refers specifically to women in non-marital relationships in societies where men could have wives and concubines. Not interchangeable with 'mistress'; 'concubine' implies a more formal relationship.
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The king had many concubines in his palace.
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Concubines did not have the same rights as the queen.
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Some rulers had children with their concubines.
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In ancient China, emperors' concubines often lived in secluded quarters.
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Stories about concubines appear in many classic novels and dramas.
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He studied how concubines influenced politics in history.
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