liege in Chinese
liege in Chinese is 先生, 人臣 — liege means in feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
liege in Chinese
先生
Pronounced: xiān sheng
A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.
人臣
Pronounced: rén chén
The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman.
What does "liege" mean?
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noun In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
"The knights swore to defend their liege against all enemies."
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adj Relating to the mutual duties between a feudal lord and his subjects; bound by loyalty and service.
"They pledged liege loyalty to the new king."
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liege in a sentence
- The knights swore to defend their liege against all enemies.
- A liege was expected to protect the people who served him.
- They pledged liege loyalty to the new king.
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What is "liege" in Chinese?
"liege" in Chinese is 先生, 人臣. liege means: In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
How do you pronounce 先生?
"liege" in Chinese is 先生, pronounced "xiān sheng".
How do you use "liege" in a sentence?
Example: "The knights swore to defend their liege against all enemies." In Chinese, "liege" is 先生, 人臣.
Are there other ways to say "liege" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "liege": 先生, 人臣.
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