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Referring to 'power' or 'authority' with 权力 (quánlì)
Existence & Possession
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Structure
Noun + 的 + 权力
Explanation
The noun 权力 (quánlì) means 'power' or 'authority,' referring to the ability to control or influence others, especially in political or institutional contexts. It should not be confused with 权利 (quánlì, rights). For example, 权力位置 means 'position of power.'
Examples
总统拥有很大的权力。
zǒngtǒng yōngyǒu hěn dà de quánlì.
The president holds great power.
权力应该受到法律的监督和制约。
quánlì yīnggāi shòudào fǎlǜ de jiāndū hé zhìyuē.
Power should be supervised and constrained by law.
他不愿意放弃手中的权力。
Tā bù yuànyì fàngqì shǒu zhōng de quánlì.
He is unwilling to give up the power in his hands.