yǐ​mén​mài​xiào

to be a prostitute

yǐ​mén​mài​xiào to be a prostitute

  1. prostitute
    (bound form) A prostitute, referring to the historical image of a woman leaning against a doorway to attract customers.
  2. to prostitute oneself
    To work as a prostitute or sex worker

yǐ​mén​mài​xiào to seek attention

  1. prostitute
    (bound form) A prostitute, referring to the historical image of a woman leaning against a doorway to attract customers.
  2. to entertain for money
    To earn a living by entertaining others with charm and social grace, traditionally of female entertainers who do not necessarily engage in sex