'价人' (jiè rén) is an archaic or literary term meaning 'servant' or 'attendant' — a person hired or assigned to assist with daily tasks, especially in traditional households or historical contexts. The character '价' (jiè) originally meant 'a person serving for wages' (related to the older sense of 'hire' or 'wage'), while '人' (rén) simply means 'person'. Together, they form a compound noun emphasizing a subordinate, service-oriented role.

This term rarely appears in modern spoken Chinese; it's mostly found in classical texts, historical novels, or formal literary descriptions. It carries a respectful yet hierarchical connotation — not derogatory, but clearly indicating social position and duty. Unlike common modern terms like '服务员' (fú wù yuán) or '保姆' (bǎo mǔ), '价人' evokes pre-20th-century settings and often implies personal, close attendance rather than general service.