Definition
忠臣 refers to an official who is loyal and devoted to the sovereign, a key figure in imperial Chinese political and moral discourse. The term carries a positive historical connotation, often contrasted with 奸臣 (treacherous minister). You can use it in historical narratives, commentary on loyalty, or metaphorical contexts.
n.
loyal officialminister devoted to the sovereign
Examples
- 忠臣，谏。Lìshǐ shàng de zhōng chén wǎngwǎng yǐ guójiā lìyì wéi zhòng, gǎnyú zhíyán jìnjiàn.Loyal ministers in history often put the nation's interests first and dared to speak frankly.
- “忠臣”、。Rénmen cháng yòng “zhōng chén” lái zànměi nàxiē bú gù gèrén ānwēi, zhōngxīn gěnggěng de guānyuán.People often use 'loyal minister' to praise those officials who risk their own safety and are utterly devoted.
- 忠臣。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō sùzào le yí wèi gāngzhèng bù'ē de zhōng chén xíngxiàng.This novel creates the image of an upright and impartial loyal minister.
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