Meaning
statesman; vassal; courtier; minister; official
Chinese: 臣子、官吏;君主时代的官员。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “chen” becomes a different word in each tone. 臣 is the 2nd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.
Common Words
- 大臣dà chénchancellor (of a monarchy); cabinet minister
- 功臣gōng chénmeritorious official; person who renders exceptional service; hero; (fig.) sth that plays a vital role
- 人臣rén chénan official (in former times)
- 臣子chén zǐofficial in feudal court; subject
- 臣下chén xiàofficial in feudal court; subject
Example Sentence
古时候，大臣要向皇帝行礼。Gǔ shí hou, dà chén yào xiàng huáng dì xíng lǐ.In ancient times, ministers had to bow to the emperor.
古时候Gǔ shí houin ancient times，大臣dà chénchancellor (of a monarchy)要yàoto want向xiàngtoward皇帝huáng dìemperor行礼xíng lǐto salute。