权力 (quán lì) — power, authority
Definition
权力 (quánlì) is power or authority to act — held by governments, leaders, or institutions. Contrast with 权利, which is a personal legal or moral right (to vote, to speak freely).
noun
powerauthority
Examples
- 权力。Zhèng fǔ yǒu hěn dà de quán lì.The government has a great deal of power.
- 权力。Tā méi yǒu quán lì zuò zhè ge jué dìng.He doesn't have the authority to make this decision.
- 权力。Dà jiā dōu yào zūn zhòng lǐng dǎo de quán lì.Everyone should respect the leader's authority.
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