貳臣
Chinese edit
two (fraud-proof) | statesman; vassal; courtier statesman; vassal; courtier; minister; official | ||
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trad. (貳臣) | 貳 | 臣 | |
simp. (贰臣) | 贰 | 臣 |
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
貳臣
- (historical) official who retains his position after capitulating to the new dynasty; turncoat official
- (figurative) rebel; someone who has rebellious thoughts or behaviour