Definition
妃 (fēi) is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'concubine' or 'consort' in historical contexts. It always appears as part of a compound, most commonly 贵妃 (high-ranking imperial concubine), 王妃 (prince's consort), or 妃子 (general term for imperial concubine). The specific rank depends on the prefix.
b.f.
(historical) imperial concubine(historical) wife of a prince
Examples
- 。Tángdài de guì fēi dìwèi hěn gāo.In the Tang dynasty, imperial concubines had high status.
- 。Wángfǔ de wáng fēi hěn yǒu quánshì.The prince's consort in the prince's mansion had great influence.
- 。Qīngcháo de fēi zi duō láizì bāqí jiāzú.The imperial concubines of the Qing dynasty mostly came from Eight Banners families.
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