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    Using 权利 (quánlì) to mean "right" or "entitlement"

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Noun + 权利

    Explanation

    权利 (quánlì) means "right" or "entitlement" in a legal or formal sense. It refers to the powers or privileges a person or group is entitled to. Be careful not to confuse it with 权力 (quánlì), which means "power" or "authority."

    Examples

    • 每个公民都有受教育的权利。

      Měi gè gōngmín dōu yǒu shòu jiàoyù de quánlì.

      Every citizen has the right to receive education.

    • 你有权利知道事情的真相。

      Nǐ yǒu quánlì zhīdào shìqíng de zhēnxiàng.

      You have the right to know the truth of the matter.

    • 消费者的合法权利应该受到保护。

      Xiāofèizhě de héfǎ quánlì yīnggāi shòudào bǎohù.

      Consumers' legal rights should be protected.

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