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臣

chén

minister, statesman, official; Kangxi radical 131

Strokes
6
Radical
臣
HSK
6
Tone
2

Stroke order

Example sentences

  • 领主对他的臣民有绝对权力。

    Lǐng zhǔ duì tā de chén mín yǒu jué duì quán lì

    The lord held absolute power over his subjects.

  • 车臣人倾向独立。

    Chē chén rén qīng xiàng dú lì

    Chechens have inclinations towards independence.

  • 良禽择木而栖,贤臣择主而事。

    Liáng qín zé mù ér qī xián chén zé zhǔ ér shì

    A prudent bird chooses its tree. A wise servant chooses his master.

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Words containing 臣

  • 大臣dà chén 4–2 chancellor (of a monarchy); cabinet minister
  • 功臣gōng chén 1–2 minister who has given outstanding service