功臣

gōngchén
  1. meritorious official
  2. person who renders exceptional service; hero
  3. (fig.) sth that plays a vital role

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 功 gōng
  1. meritorious deed or service
  2. achievement
  3. result
  4. service
  5. accomplishment
  6. work (physics)
2 臣 chén
  1. state official or subject in dynastic China
  2. I, your servant (used in addressing the sovereign)
  3. Kangxi radical 131