逆臣
Chinese
contrary; opposite; backwards contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against; to oppose; to betray; to rebel |
statesman; vassal; courtier statesman; vassal; courtier; minister; official | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (逆臣) | 逆 | 臣 | |
| simp. #(逆臣) | 逆 | 臣 | |
Pronunciation
- Mandarin
- (Standard Chinese)+
- Hanyu Pinyin: nìchén
- Zhuyin: ㄋㄧˋ ㄔㄣˊ
- Tongyong Pinyin: nìchén
- Wade–Giles: ni4-chʻên2
- Yale: nì-chén
- Gwoyeu Romatzyh: nihchern
- Palladius: ничэнь (ničɛnʹ)
- Sinological IPA (key): /ni⁵¹ ʈ͡ʂʰən³⁵/
- (Standard Chinese)+
Noun
逆臣
- (chiefly archaic) treasonable minister
Usage notes
Ever since The New Book of Tang, chiefly written by Ouyang Xiu and Song Qi, a clear distinction has been established between this word and 反臣 (fǎnchén) (or 叛臣). Had someone committed regicide or ever crowned himself to found a new dynasty, that must be called a 逆臣 (nìchén), whereas if he had revolted but only ruled over a certain region in the borderland, viz. a secessionist, not coveting nor challenging the imperial throne, or had collaborated with the enemy and instituted a puppet regime, such person is to be called a 叛臣.
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 逆 | 臣 |
| ぎゃく Grade: 5 |
しん Grade: 4 |
| goon | kan'on |
Pronunciation
Noun
逆臣 • (gyakushin) ←ぎやくしん (gyakusin)?
- a traitorous minister
- Synonym: 反臣 (hanshin)
References
- ^ Yamada, Tadao et al., editors (2011), 新明解国語辞典 [Shin Meikai Kokugo Jiten] (in Japanese), Seventh edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN
- ^ Matsumura, Akira, editor (2006), 大辞林 [Daijirin] (in Japanese), Third edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN
Korean
| Hanja in this term | |
|---|---|
| 逆 | 臣 |
Noun
逆臣 • (yeoksin) (hangeul 역신)
- hanja form? of 역신