权势 (quán shì) — power and influence; clout
Definition
Noun for 'power and influence' in a political or social sense, especially the kind that commands fear or control. Stronger and more formal than 权力 (authority/rights); implies actual leverage rather than formal right.
noun
power and influenceclout
Examples
- 权势，。Tā de quán shì hěn dà, dà jiā dōu pà tā.His power and influence is great; everyone is afraid of him.
- 权势。Zhè ge jiā zú de quán shì kòng zhì le hěn duō háng yè.This family's power and influence controls many industries.
- 权势。Tā lì yòng quán shì dé dào le hěn duō hǎo chù.He used his power and influence to get many benefits.
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