功臣
gung1 san4gōng chén
English
- meritorious official
- person who renders exceptional service; hero
- (fig.) sth that plays a vital role
- person who has rendered meritorious service; benefactor
粵語 — Cantonese
- 響首領或者老闆以下，對一個組織有重大貢獻嘅成員（量詞：名／位／個）
Examples
佢係呢間公司嘅功臣。
He has done great service for this company.
Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk