妺 (mò) - A female name in ancient China & specifically refers to Daji (妲己), the infamous consort

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mò ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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妺 · mò

A female name in ancient China;

specifically refers to Daji (妲己), the infamous consort of King Zhou of Shang.

A female name in ancient Chinaspecifically refers to Daji (妲己), the infamous consort

Usage highlights

DajiKing Zhou of ShangShang dynastyancient consorthistorical figureclassic beauty

Synonyms

  • 妲己— Daji (specific historical figure)
  • 妃子— imperial consort
  • 美女— beautiful woman

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Daji (妲己) was a concubine of King Zhou of Shang.
  • The name appears in historical records about the Shang dynasty (商朝).
  • She is often portrayed as a femme fatale in literature (文学).

Collocations

  • Daji(妲己)
  • King Zhou of Shang(商纣王)
  • Shang dynasty(商朝)
  • ancient consort(古代妃子)
  • historical figure(历史人物)
  • classic beauty(古典美女)

Idioms

  • The fox spirit Daji(狐狸精妲己)
  • King Zhou and Daji(纣王与妲己)
  • The fall of Shang(商朝灭亡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as the name of Daji, the consort of the last king of the Shang dynasty.
  • In Chinese folklore and literature like Fengshen Yanyi, she is depicted as a malevolent fox spirit who contributed to the dynasty's downfall.
  • The character carries historical and literary connotations of beauty, temptation, and political intrigue.

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