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... oncubine, not the legitimate wife; added to the end of the maternal name to show their (lower) status compared to the wife


夫人 furen – legitimate wife; would be added to the surname of the household as a form of address; usage is similar to the English “Missus”


通房 tongfang – literally, passing through the room; the master of the house lets a 丫头 yatou serve him for a night; lower status than a 姨娘 ...

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