Definition
权力 (quán lì) refers to 'power' or 'authority' — the ability to control, influence, or command. It is often confused with 权利 (quán lì, 'right'), which denotes a legal or moral entitlement. Think of 权力 as power over others, 权利 as rights one holds.
noun
powerauthority
Easily confused
- 权利quán lìsound-alikeright (legal or moral entitlement)
- 全力quán lìsound-alike(noun) full strength, all one's effort
Examples
- 权力。Zhèngfǔ yǒu hěn dà de quán lì.The government has a great deal of power.
- 权力。Tā méiyǒu quán lì zuò zhège juédìng.He doesn't have the authority to make this decision.
- 权力。Dàjiā dōu yào zūnzhòng lǐngdǎo de quán lì.Everyone should respect the leader's authority.
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