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节女
jié​nǚ

chaste woman

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
节女 節女 jié​nǚ
chaste woman
A woman who remains faithful to her husband, especially one who sacrifices herself to preserve her chastity or honor; a martyr for chastity.

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Synonym

  • 烈女 liè​nǚ
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