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納妾

to take a concubine

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Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

na4qie4 • nàqiè

Meaning

Primary

to take a concubine

Alternatives

take a concubine

Mnemonic

納妾 To take a concubine is 納 to receive a 妾 concubine into one's household.

Usage

古代 的 富商 有時 會 納妾。

Wealthy merchants in ancient times sometimes took concubines.

小說 中， 他 的 妻子 堅決 反對 他 納妾。

In the novel, his wife firmly opposes his taking a concubine.

這 篇 文章 探討 古代 納妾 的 習俗。

This article explores the ancient custom of taking concubines.