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There actually is such a thing as a Chinese geisha, however they do not share the same name as the Japanese geisha, and the culture differs from their Japanese counterpart.
The Chinese figures are a predecessor of the Japanese geisha.
In ancient China there was no stylized differentiation of classifying names due to the general degradation of women.
They were Classified among the prostitutes and in fact a character in their name means prostitute today,
艺妓，乐妓，名妓 ... etc.
though in the ancient time, those terms did not only mean prostitute.. it was just a general official name..
Some of them did not provide any sexual service, and they still were recognized by that name. The term during the more ancient periods, implied performer sometimes.
There are educational accounts and texts that have adopted the Japanese institution, geisha, for referring to a certain class of Chinese courtesan.
For in fact some services of these ancient Chinese women mostly dealt with classical Chinese arts; calligraphy, painting, music, poetry etc. and even spiritual, mutual understandings with clients of intellectual kind.
There are traces of this geisha tradition in a more primal form. Throughout the earliest dynasties of China.
Where they observe many values of humanity as they live extraordinary lives,
the accounts of the most famous of the Chinese geisha were recognized,
especially courtesans like 苏小小 Su Xiao Xiao from 502 Qi Dynasty China.
A woman who explored values of love, humanity and beauty.
The two cultures' (Japan and China) geishas can not be congenially compared.
They are very different figures related to each other,
Chinese Geisha no longer exist today because Chinese cultural revolution wiped all traces of courtesan culture.. Japanese Geisha are not even allowed in China.
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Are geisha girls Chinese or Japanese or both?
Geisha are strictly Japanese.
What is the Chinese equivalent of a Japanese geisha girl?
The Chinese equivalent of a Japanese Geisha is known as Yi Ji or Qinglou Nuzi, as far as I can tell.
What is the difference between a Chinese and Japanese geisha?
I've never heard of a Chinese geisha. It's a Japanese word, and traditionally a Japanese profession.
Are geisha's Chinese or Japanese?
Geishas are Japanese.
What nationality is Ziyi Zhang star of memories of Geisha?
Chinese
What literary work were geisha's apart of?
Geisha were main parts of 'Geisha, a life' and 'Memoirs of a Geisha'
Where can you learn to put on make-up in Chinese style?
Ehow has an article on how to apply make-up Chinese style. It is called Chinese make-up styles. They show how to apply several styles, such as the Geisha and Opera.
What are geisha girls inspirations?
Geisha are probably inspired by the Geisha that have come before them. Geisha themselves are living works of art.
Where geisha are associted?
Geisha are associated with Japan.
When was The Geisha created?
The Geisha was created in 1896.
What country are geisha associated with?
Geisha's are most commonly associated with Japan.
Who is the main geisha in memoirs of a geisha?
Her name is Saiyuri.
