臣民 (chén mín) — subjects (of a ruler), people under monarchical rule
Definition
Refers to the people subject to a monarch — common in historical or literary contexts about imperial or feudal rule.
noun
subjects (of a ruler)people under monarchical rule
Examples
- ，臣民。Zài gǔ dài, chén mín bì xū fú cóng jūn zhǔ de mìng lìng.In ancient times, subjects had to obey the monarch's orders.
- 臣民。Zhè wèi guó wáng shàn dài tā de chén mín.This king treated his subjects well.
- 臣民。chén mín De zhōng chéng shì wéi chí wáng cháo wěn dìng de jī chǔ.The loyalty of the subjects is the foundation for maintaining the stability of the dynasty.
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