[[Radicals]] #Radicals #5-Strokes ## 臣 (chén) Kanxi Radical 131 ![[臣 (chén).svg]] ## Meaning The Chinese radical 臣 (chén) generally means "minister" or "official." It is often associated with concepts related to administration, governance, and servitude. This radical appears in various characters, typically imparting a sense of loyalty, duty, or service to a higher authority. In ancient China, a "臣" was a court official or servant who served the emperor, thus carrying connotations of submission and duty ## Examples Here are some Chinese characters that contain the radical 臣 (chén): [[臣 chén]] - minister, official [[藏 zāng]] - chinese surname [[卧 wò]] - to lie down, to recline