traitor; rebellious vassal
Historical term for a vassal or minister who betrays their lord or causes disorder in the realm. Often used in contexts of feudal loyalty and rebellion.
He went down in history as a traitor who betrayed his lord.
rebellious subject; traitor
Compound of 乱 (disorder, rebellion) and 臣 (vassal, minister). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of a disloyal or rebellious retainer.