奸臣
See also: 姦臣
Chinese
| traitor | statesman; vassal; courtier; minister; official | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (奸臣/姦臣) | 奸/姦 | 臣 | |
| simp. (奸臣) | 奸 | 臣 | |
Pronunciation
Noun
奸臣
- (historical) an evil government minister
Adjective
奸臣
- (Hakka) crafty and treacherous
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 奸 | 臣 |
| かん Hyōgaiji |
しん Grade: 4 |
| on’yomi | |
Etymology
From Middle Chinese 奸臣 (MC kɑn d͡ʑiɪn).
Pronunciation
Alternative forms
- 姦臣 (may be proscribed)
Noun
奸臣 (hiragana かんしん, rōmaji kanshin)
- a treacherous vassal, retainer, or subject
Antonyms
References
Korean
| Hanja in this term | |
|---|---|
| 奸 | 臣 |
Noun
奸臣 • (gansin) (hangeul 간신)
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