「一朝天子一朝臣」
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| Pronunciation: | jat1 ciu4 tin1 zi2 jat1 ciu4 san4 |
| Individual Character Meaning: |
一 one; as soon as; once 朝 morning; dynasty; reign 天 sky; day; 24 hours 子 son; person; egg; sub- 一 one; as soon as; once 朝 morning; dynasty; reign 臣 courtier |
| Part of Speech: | expression |
| Explanation: |
the subordinates or followers will tend to lose their power once the superior has fallen from power; literally: one reign of an emperor, one reign of officials
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