gian thần
[zaːn˧˧ tʰən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) treacherous courtier
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
- Lúc bấy giờ mà bằng vào khí khái anh hùng, thân thủ hào kiệt của hai vị, tìm tới Lâm An bắt thằng gian thần ấy, ba người bọn ta ăn thịt uống máu y thì không phải ngồi đây ăn đậu hủ uống rượu lạnh!"If at the time I could've counted on the heroic indomitability and the great abilities of the two of you to go to Lín'ān and capture that treacherous courtier, the three of us would now be eating his flesh and drinking his blood rather than sitting here eating tofu and drinking cold rice wine!"
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “gian thần” mean?
(noun) treacherous courtier
Is “gian thần” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.