The word "妇人" (fùrén) is a compound noun formed by combining two characters: "妇" (fù), which means "married woman" or "wife," and "人" (rén), meaning "person" or "human." The first character, "妇," originally depicted a woman with a broom, symbolizing domestic duties, and historically carries the specific meaning of an adult, married woman. The second character, "人," is a generic term for a person. When combined, "妇人" specifically denotes an adult married woman, often with a formal or slightly traditional connotation, distinguishing her from an unmarried woman ("女子" or "女孩"). Thus, the formation is semantic, where both components contribute directly to the overall meaning.