Definition
弄臣 (lòng chén) refers to a court jester or favored courtier in ancient Chinese imperial courts. These figures entertained the emperor with jokes and performances, but the term can also carry a negative connotation of a sycophantic, unscrupulous favorite who flatters the ruler. It's a historical term with strong cultural associations, often used in literary or historical contexts.
n.
court jesterfavorite courtierminion
Examples
- ，弄臣，。Zài gǔdài gōngtíng zhōng, lòng chángcháng bànyǎn xiǎochǒu de juésè, wèi huángdì jiě mèn.In ancient imperial courts, the court jester often played the role of a clown to amuse the emperor.
- 弄臣。Zhè wèi lòng píngjiè chǎnmèi zhī cí huòdé le huángdì de chǒngxìn.This favorite courtier gained the emperor's trust through flattering words.
- ，弄臣。Lìshǐ xuéjiā rènwéi, lòng de quánshì wǎngwǎng dǎozhì cháozhèng fǔbài.Historians believe that the power of court jesters often led to political corruption.
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