zhòng​chén

important statesman

Senses

重臣 zhòng​chén important statesman

A high-ranking official or minister with heavy responsibilities and high prestige.

重臣 zhòng​chén powerful official

An official who holds significant power, sometimes used with a negative connotation of being overbearing or dominant.

References

classifier 重臣/重臣 位/位
synonym 重臣/重臣 权臣/權臣