Meaning of 更夫
更夫 means night watchman (in old times); watchman who patrolled at night and announced the hours. Pronounced gēng fū.
- night watchman (in old times); watchman who patrolled at night and announced the hours
Definitions & Examples
Gǔ古
dài代
chéng城
shì市
lǐ里
，
gēng更
fū夫
měi每
wǎn晚
dōu都
yào要
dǎ打
gēng更
bào报
shí时
。
In ancient cities, the night watchman had to strike the watch and announce the time every night.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
gēng更
fū夫
yǐ已
jīng经
zài在
zhè这
tiáo条
jiē街
shàng上
xún巡
luó逻
le了
sì四
shí十
nián年
。
This old night watchman has been patrolling this street for forty years.
Gēng更
fū夫
qiāo敲
zhe着
bāng梆
zi子
，
tí提
xǐng醒
rén人
men们
xiǎo小
xīn心
huǒ火
zhú烛
。
The watchman beat the clapper to remind people to be careful with fire and candles.
Measure Words
位/ wèi
Primary
个/ gè
名/ míng