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contrary; opposite; backwards contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against; to oppose; to betray; to rebel |
statesman; vassal; courtier statesman; vassal; courtier; minister; official |
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Pronunciation
Noun
逆臣
- (chiefly archaic) treasonable minister
Usage notes
Ever since The New Book of Tang, chiefly written by Ouyang Xiu and Song Qi, a clear distinction has been established between this word and 反臣 (fǎnchén) (or 叛臣). Had someone committed regicide or ever crowned himself to found a new dynasty, that must be called a 逆臣 (nìchén), whereas if he had revolted but only ruled over a certain region in the borderland, viz. a secessionist, not coveting nor challenging the imperial throne, or had collaborated with the enemy and instituted a puppet regime, such person is to be called a 叛臣.
Japanese
Pronunciation
Noun
逆臣 • (gyakushin) ←ぎやくしん (gyakusin)?
- a traitorous minister
- Synonym: 反臣 (hanshin)
References
- ^ Yamada, Tadao et al., editors (2011), 新明解国語辞典 (in Japanese), Seventh edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN
- ^ Matsumura, Akira, editor (2006), 大辞林 (in Japanese), Third edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN
Korean
Noun
逆臣 • (yeoksin) (hangeul 역신)
- hanja form? of 역신