权贵 (quán guì) — influential figures; bigwigs (often with a critical tone)
Definition
Refers collectively to people in powerful, high-ranking positions whose influence comes from political or social status — usually used critically. Often appears in political or historical writing alongside 百姓 or 腐败.
noun
influential figuresbigwigs (often with a critical tone)
Examples
- 权贵，。Zhè xiē quán guì zhǐ gù zì jǐ de lì yì, bú gù bǎi xìng sǐ huó.These bigwigs only care about their own interests and don't care about the people's welfare.
- 权贵。Lì shǐ shàng xǔ duō quán guì zuì zhōng dōu luò de bēi cǎn xià chǎng.Many influential figures in history ended up with a tragic fate.
- 权贵。Fǎn fǔ bài yùn dòng dǎ jī le yì pī quán guì.The anti-corruption campaign cracked down on a group of bigwigs.
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