丞相 Traditional form: 丞相 Pinyin (reading): chéngxiàng Definitions: the most senior minister of many kingdoms or dynasties (with varying roles) prime minister Characters: 丞 - to aid, to assist, to rescue 相 - mutual, reciprocal; equal; each other Traditional characters: 丞 - to aid, to assist, to rescue 相 - mutual, reciprocal; equal; each other