一朝天子一朝臣
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new emperor, new officials (idiom)
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a new chief brings in new aides
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Saying俗语俗語
Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use
- Literally
- each emperor's reign has its own ministers
- Meaning
- Says a new leader brings in his own people. Often wry or critical of workplace or political changes.
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