Character breakdown
Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.
How to learn 宠臣
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.
Words with the same characters
Compare how a familiar Hanzi changes meaning inside another word.
house pet
大臣dàchénchancellor (of a monarchy); cabinet minister
宠chǒngto love; to pamper; to spoil; to favor
宠爱chǒng’àito dote on sb
功臣gōngchénmeritorious official; person who renders exceptional service; hero; (fig.) sth that plays a vital role
受宠若惊shòuchǒng-ruòjīngoverwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.)