卖身mài∥shēn 1.把自己或妻子儿女等卖给别人(多为生活所迫{usu. to eke out a living}){sell oneself or a family member}: ～契{indenture by which one sells oneself or a family member}|～投靠。{sell one's soul for sb.'s patronage; seek favour by putting oneself at sb.'s beck and call} 2.指卖淫。{sell one's body; prostitution}?7