功臣

gōng chén
a minister who has rendered outstanding service
noun

Individual characters

功gōng · achievement臣chén · state official or subject in dynastic China

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Example Sentences

他是一个国家的功臣。
tāshì yígè guójiā de gōngchén 。
He is a minister who has rendered outstanding service to the country.
为了纪念这位功臣，政府修建了雕像。
wèile jìniàn zhèwèi gōngchén ， zhèngfǔ xiūjiàn le diāoxiàng 。
To commemorate this minister, the government built a statue.
历代的功臣都受到人民的尊敬。
lìdài de gōngchén dū shòudào rénmín de zūnjìng 。
Ministers who have rendered outstanding service in all dynasties are respected by the people.

Words with similar meanings

英雄yīngxióng
hero
Refers to a person admired for their courage or noble qualities, broader in meaning than '功臣'.
功勋gōngxūn
meritorious service
Focuses on the achievements and contributions of a person, closely related to but slightly more formal than '功臣'.

Words Starting With 功

功夫gōng fu
skill; art; kung fu; labor; effort
功能gōng néng
function; capability
功劳gōng láo
contribution; meritorious service; credit
功效gōng xiào
efficacy
功课gōng kè
homework; assignment; task; classwork; lesson; study

Words Ending With 臣

大臣dà chén
minister (of a monarchy)

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