臣一主二 chén yī zhǔ èr

a subject may choose which ruler to serve

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. One has the right to choose the ruler one serves. (ancient proverb)

Characters

Character Meaning
臣 chén HSK 6
surname Chen; state official or subject in dynastic China
一 yī HSK 1
one; 1; single
主 zhǔ HSK 3
main; owner; master
二 èr HSK 1
two; 2; (Beijing dialect) stupid