to hold; to wield; to be in charge of
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to hold; to wield; to be in charge of
formalCommonly used in formal or literary contexts to describe holding power, authority, or control over something important. Often collocates with words like 大权 (power), 兵权 (military power), or 公司 (company).
Tā他
zhí执
zhǎng掌
shēng生
shā杀
dà大
quán权
。
He wields the power of life and death.
Tā她
zhí执
zhǎng掌
zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
yǐ已
yǒu有
shí十
nián年
。
She has been at the helm of this company for ten years.
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Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
zhí执
zhǎng掌
bīng兵
quán权
duō多
nián年
，
shēn深
shòu受
shì士
bīng兵
ài爱
dài戴
。
This general has held military command for many years and is deeply loved by his soldiers.