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权力 (quánlì) refers specifically to power or authority, often in a political context, while 权利 (quánlì) emphasizes rights or entitlements.
Common mistakes include confusing 权利 with 权力 (quánlì), which refers to 'power' in a more authoritative sense, while 权利 emphasizes rights or entitlements. It is usually used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions or political discourse.
As an HSK 5 word, 权利 connects to other legal and social terms you may encounter, such as 责任 (zérèn, responsibility) and 权力 (quánlì, power). Focus on how these words interact in sentences to understand their nuances.
Learners often confuse 权利 with 权力. For example, saying '我有权力去选择' (wǒ yǒu quánlì qù xuǎnzé) incorrectly uses 权力 instead of 权利. The correct phrase is '我有权利去选择' (wǒ yǒu quánlì qù xuǎnzé), meaning 'I have the right to choose.'
Pronunciation of 权利
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Component Characters
How to say power in Chinese
“power” in Chinese is权利
权利 (quánlì) refers to the power or rights that individuals or groups possess, often in legal or social contexts. It encompasses privileges granted by laws or social norms, and is frequently used in discussions about human rights, political power, and personal entitlements.
When to use 权利
Common mistakes include confusing 权利 with 权力 (quánlì), which refers to 'power' in a more authoritative sense, while 权利 emphasizes rights or entitlements. It is usually used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions or political discourse.
权利 or something close to it
权力 (quánlì) refers specifically to power or authority, often in a political context, while 权利 (quánlì) emphasizes rights or entitlements.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 权利 with 权力. For example, saying '我有权力去选择' (wǒ yǒu quánlì qù xuǎnzé) incorrectly uses 权力 instead of 权利. The correct phrase is '我有权利去选择' (wǒ yǒu quánlì qù xuǎnzé), meaning 'I have the right to choose.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about 权利
权利 (quánlì) refers to rights or entitlements, while 权力 (quánlì) pertains to authority or power over others.
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