Writing
功臣 (gōng chén) — how to say "meritorious official" in Chinese
功臣
Meritorious official
noun
Character composition
功
merit
臣
minister
Radicals / Keys
臣
Minister
#131 · chén · 6 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
头号功臣
tóuhào gōngchén
the foremost contributor to the success
Examples
这位功臣为国家做出了巨大贡献。
This meritorious official made great contributions to the country.
他是功臣。
He is a meritorious official.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "meritorious official" in Chinese?
"meritorious official" in Chinese is 功臣 (gōng chén).
What does 功臣 mean in English?
功臣 (gōng chén) means "Meritorious official".
How is 功臣 pronounced?
It is pronounced gōng chén (written as gong chen, gongchen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "meritorious official" in Chinese characters?
It is written 功臣: 功 has 5 strokes, 臣 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 功臣?
功臣 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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