chài khách

Trong khu phố cũ, hiện tượng "chài khách" từng rất phổ biến.

Definition

1. Noun (Archaic):
   • Prostitute's solicitation at a window: Refers to the historical practice of sex workers attracting clients by positioning themselves at a window.
   • The act of window prostitution: Denotes the specific method of solicitation from a window.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong khu phố cũ, hiện tượng "chài khách" từng rất phổ biến. (In the old quarter, the phenomenon of "window solicitation" was once very common.)
  • Từ "chài khách" mô tả một cách kiếm sống của một số phụ nữ thời xưa. (The term "chài khách" describes a means of livelihood for some women in the old days.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in historical or sociological contexts to describe a specific, now largely obsolete, form of sex work. It carries a strong archaic connotation.

Word Origin and Notes

• Etymology: The term is a compound of "chài" (to cast a net, to fish for) and "khách" (guest, client), metaphorically meaning "to fish for clients." The French gloss "faire la fenêtre" (to do the window) confirms this specific contextual meaning.
• Usage Note: This term is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Vietnamese. It appears primarily in historical texts or discussions about the evolution of language and social practices.

Synonyms

• Solicitation (from a window): The act of seeking clients.
• Window prostitution: The specific practice of offering sex services from a window.

Related Concepts

• Prostitution: The general practice of engaging in sexual activity for payment.
• Brothel: A house where prostitutes work.