貳臣

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Chinese

two (fraud-proof)
statesman; vassal; courtier
statesman; vassal; courtier; minister; official
 
trad. (貳臣)
simp. (贰臣)

Pronunciation


Noun

(deprecated template usage) 貳臣

  1. (historical) official who retains his position after capitulating to the new dynasty; turncoat official
  2. (figurative) rebel; someone who has rebellious thoughts or behaviour