一朝天子一朝臣

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Chinese

one; single; a
one; single; a; (before verbs) as soon as, once; (before a noun) entire (family, etc.)
 
morning; to face; towards
morning; to face; towards; facing; direct; a dynasty; the imperial court; Korea, esp. N. Korea (abbrev.)
 
Son of Heaven; emperor
one; single; a
one; single; a; (before verbs) as soon as, once; (before a noun) entire (family, etc.)
 
morning; to face; towards
morning; to face; towards; facing; direct; a dynasty; the imperial court; Korea, esp. N. Korea (abbrev.)
 
statesman; vassal; courtier
statesman; vassal; courtier; minister; official
 
simp. and trad.
(一朝天子一朝臣)
天子
Literally: “One reign of emperor, one reign of ministers”.

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一朝天子一朝臣

  1. When a leader falls from power, his/her subordinates may fall from power too.