掌权 (zhǎng quán) — to hold power, to be in power, to exercise control
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to hold / take power,' used for leaders, parties, or families in control of a country or organization. 权力 is the abstract noun 'power' itself; 掌权 emphasizes actively wielding it.
verb
to hold powerto be in powerto exercise control
Examples
- 掌权，。Tā zhǎng quán duō nián, jīng yàn fēng fù.He has been in power for many years and has rich experience.
- ，。Tā zhǎng le quán zhī hòu, zuò le hěn duō gǎi gé.After he took power, he made many reforms.
- 掌权。Zhè ge jiā zú yǐ jīng zhǎng quán sān dài le.This family has held power for three generations.
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