权力

quán lì

CL 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

Definitions

1. power
2. authority

Word relationships

Related words

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• 权利 quán lì 权利 quán lì right (i.e. an entitlement to sth) Often confused with 权力; 权利 means a right or entitlement: right (i.e. an entitlement to sth)
• 权势 quán shì 权势 quán shì power 权势 emphasizes power and influence: power
• 权限 quán xiàn 权限 quán xiàn scope of authority 权限 refers to the limits of authority or jurisdiction: scope of authority
• 授权 shòu quán 授权 shòu quán to authorize 授权 is the act of delegating power or authorizing: to authorize

Usage notes

Collocations

Common collocations: 行使权力 (exercise power), 国家权力 (state power), 权力机构 (authoritative body).

Common mistakes

权力 (power/authority) is often confused with 权利 (right). 权力 refers to the ability to control, while 权利 is a legal or moral entitlement.

Example Sentences

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他有很大的 权力 。

He has great power.

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Words Containing 权力

• 巴勒斯坦民族权力机构 巴勒斯坦民族权力机构 bā lè sī tǎn mín zú quán lì jī gòu: Palestinian National Authority
• 权力的游戏 权力的游戏 quán lì de yóu xì: Game of Thrones (TV series)
• 权力纷争 权力纷争 quán lì fēn zhēng: power struggle
• 权力斗争 权力斗争 quán lì dòu zhēng: power struggle
• 滥用权力 滥用权力 làn yòng quán lì: abuse of power

Child Words of 权力

• 力 力 lì: power
• 权 权 quán: authority