乱臣贼子 luàn chén zéi zǐ

rebels and traitors (idiom); general term for scoundrel

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. rebels and traitors (idiom)
  2. 2. general term for scoundrel

Characters

Character Meaning
乱 luàn HSK 4
in confusion or disorder; disorder; to mix up
臣 chén HSK 6
surname Chen; state official or subject in dynastic China
贼 zéi HSK 6
thief; extremely; wily
子 zǐ HSK 1
(noun suffix); son; child