Word: 功臣 (gōngchén) 功臣 dictionary entry gōngchén meritorious official; person who renders exceptional service; sth that plays a vital role Full dictionary entry for 功臣 Example sentences using 功臣 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 你是我们队的功臣，谢谢你！ Nǐ shì wǒmen duì de gōngchén, xièxie nǐ! You are our team's hero. Thank you! 这位将军是开国的功臣。 Zhèwèi jiāngjūn shì kāiguó de gōngchén. This general was a meritorious official of the nation's founding.