Chinese word dictionary

功臣

gōngchén · meritorious official; person who renders exceptional service; hero; (fig.) sth that plays a vital role

Word information

Simplified功臣
Traditional功臣
Pinyingōngchén
Part of speech
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 功臣

Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.

When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.