power and authority; might and influence
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
power and authority; might and influence
Often refers to coercive power, dominating authority, or authoritarian influence. Can carry a slightly negative connotation when referring to oppressive power.
Tā他
xǐ喜
huan欢
zài在
xià下
shǔ属
miàn面
qián前
xuàn炫
yào耀
wēi威
quán权
。
He likes to show off his authority in front of his subordinates.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
wēi威
quán权
tǐ体
zhì制
yǐ已
jīng经
bù不
shì适
yìng应
xiàn现
dài代
shè社
huì会
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
。
This authoritarian system no longer suits the development of modern society.
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Wēi威
quán权
zhǔ主
yì义
zài在
xué学
shù术
jiè界
yǐn引
qǐ起
le了
guǎng广
fàn泛
tǎo讨
lùn论
。
Authoritarianism has sparked widespread discussion in academic circles.
Làn滥
yòng用
wēi威
quán权
huì会
dǎo导
zhì致
mín民
zhòng众
de的
bù不
mǎn满
。
The abuse of power will lead to public dissatisfaction.