eunuch in Chinese
eunuch in Chinese is 宦官, 太监 — eunuch means a man who has been castrated, historically often so he could serve as a guard or official in a royal household.
eunuch in Chinese
宦官
Pronounced: huàn guān
A castrated human male.
太监
Pronounced: tài jiàn
A castrated human male.
What does "eunuch" mean?
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noun A man who has been castrated, historically often so he could serve as a guard or official in a royal household.
"Eunuchs held powerful positions in the courts of several ancient empires."
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noun Figuratively, someone or something seen as powerless or ineffective.
"Without real authority, the committee was little more than a political eunuch."
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- Eunuchs held powerful positions in the courts of several ancient empires.
- Without real authority, the committee was little more than a political eunuch.
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What is "eunuch" in Chinese?
"eunuch" in Chinese is 宦官, 太监. eunuch means: A man who has been castrated, historically often so he could serve as a guard or official in a royal household.
How do you pronounce 宦官?
"eunuch" in Chinese is 宦官, pronounced "huàn guān".
How do you use "eunuch" in a sentence?
Example: "Eunuchs held powerful positions in the courts of several ancient empires." In Chinese, "eunuch" is 宦官, 太监.
Are there other ways to say "eunuch" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "eunuch": 宦官, 太监.
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