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大臣
dàchén
Description
大臣是国家里帮助国王或政府管理事情的重要官员。
A 大臣 is an important official who helps the king or government manage affairs in the country.
在古代的故事里，我们常常听到皇帝和他的大臣们。
In ancient stories, we often hear about the emperor and his 大臣s.
Meanings
大臣dàchén
minister; high government official
皇帝叫大臣进来说话。
The emperor called the ministers in to talk.
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Notes
- Etymology
大 (great) + 臣 (subject/official), literally a high-ranking court official.
- Nuance
often historical (imperial court); modern equivalents are 部长 or 首相/大臣 in foreign contexts.
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