Chinese
quánlì
Meaning: power; authority
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

權力
權
力
权力
权
力

Example sentences

He has absolute power in this company.
龍在中國文化中象徵著祥瑞與權力。
龙在中国文化中象征著祥瑞与权力。
In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes auspiciousness and power.
權力必須受到制約。
权力必须受到制约。
Power must be subject to constraints.
古代的皇帝擁有至高無上的權力。
古代的皇帝拥有至高无上的权力。
Ancient emperors possessed supreme power.
兩國之間的權力界限必須劃分清楚。
两国之间的权力界限必须划分清楚。
The boundary of power between the two countries must be clearly defined.
過度的權力容易使人腐化。
过度的权力容易使人腐化。
Excessive power easily corrupts people.
古代的皇帝擁有至高無上的權力。
古代的皇帝拥有至高无上的权力。
Ancient emperors possessed supreme power.
這個國家的政治體制趨向於中央集權,權力集中在首都。
这个国家的政治体制趋向于中央集权,权力集中在首都。
The political system of this country tends towards centralization of power, with power concentrated in the capital.
古代的大君擁有至高無上的權力。
古代的大君拥有至高无上的权力。
Ancient monarchs possessed supreme power.

Usage Notes

Refers to political or administrative power, authority, or influence.

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