大臣

• Pinyin: dà chén
• Desglose de hanzi: 大 = big, great; 臣 = official (pictograph of a person kneeling)

Significado

Ministro; alto funcionario (en contextos imperiales).

Primarily used for officials in imperial China or when discussing historical contexts. In modern usage, often appears in historical dramas, novels, and when discussing politics of monarchies or empires.

Ejemplos

1. 皇帝召集大臣们商议如何应对边境的紧急军情。
2. 这位大臣直言进谏，不怕得罪皇上。
3. 历史剧里总有那么几个奸臣和忠臣大臣的对比。

Guía de uso

Contexto: historical, political

Tono: formal

Correcto

• 大臣们纷纷上奏折表达意见。(The ministers submitted memorials one after another to express their opinions.)
• 这个故事讲的是一位忠心的大臣。(This story is about a loyal minister.)

Incorrecto

• 公司的大臣 (For modern business executives, use 高管 or 经理 — 大臣 sounds archaic in corporate contexts)

Origen e historia

Compound of 大 (great, senior) + 臣 (official, minister). Together meaning a senior official serving the ruler.

Contexto cultural

Época: Historical

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Elite