zhǎng
quán

common
verb

Meaning of 掌权

掌权 means to hold power; to be in power; to wield authority. Pronounced zhǎng quán.

  • to hold power; to be in power; to wield authority

Definitions & Examples

zhǎng
quán
hòu
tuī
xíng
le
liè
gǎi
 

He implemented a series of reforms after taking power.

Zhè
jiā
jīng
zhǎng
quán
shù
shí
nián
 

This family has been in power for decades.

Xīn
zǒng
tǒng
jiāng
zhǎng
quán
 

The new president is about to assume power.

Jūn
duì
zài
zhèng
biàn
zhōng
zhǎng
quán
 

The military seized power in the coup.