shǐ​chén

diplomatic envoy

Senses

使臣 shǐ​chén diplomatic envoy

official representative, emissary, or envoy sent by a monarch or government to a foreign country or organization

使臣 shǐ​chén constable

(archaic) minor military official in the Song Dynasty responsible for the pursuit and capture of criminals

使臣 shǐ​chén court musician

(archaic) court musical official in the Song Dynasty, specifically those specializing in wind instruments like the flute

References

classifier 使臣/使臣 位/位