賣身
mài​shēn

to sell oneself

  • created sense approved 卖身/賣身 · mài​shēn · to sell oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    卖身 / 賣身

    mài​shēn

    to sell oneself

    To sell oneself into slavery, indentured servitude, or to work for someone else, often due to poverty or extreme circumstances.

    卖, 身

    卖 (literal) → 卖/賣 · mài · to sell 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · self

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  • created sense approved 卖身/賣身 · mài​shēn · to prostitute oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    卖身 / 賣身

    mài​shēn

    to prostitute oneself

    To engage in sex work or prostitution; specifically used to distinguish between performance or company and sexual services.

    卖, 身

    卖 (literal) → 卖/賣 · mài · to make a living by 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · body

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