Chinese
quán
Meaning: power; right; authority
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

權
权

Example sentences

Citizens have the right to vote.
這個地區享有高度的自治權,可以自行處理內部事務。
这个地区享有高度的自治权,可以自行处理内部事务。
This region enjoys a high degree of autonomy and can handle its internal affairs on its own.
美國是一個聯邦制國家,各州擁有高度的自治權。
美国是一个联邦制国家,各州拥有高度的自治权。
The United States is a federal country, and each state has a high degree of autonomy.
離婚後,她終於取得了孩子的監護權。
离婚后,她终于取得了孩子的监护权。
After the divorce, she finally obtained custody of the child.
受害人有權向法院提起訴訟。
受害人有权向法院提起诉讼。
The victim has the right to file a lawsuit in court.

Usage Notes

Refers to legal rights or political/social power. Often used in compounds like 'right' (權利) or 'power' (權力).

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