弃权 (qìquán) means to abstain from voting or to relinquish one's rights in a certain context, such as elections or decision-making processes. It is commonly used in political, organizational, and legal settings where individuals choose not to express their opinion or vote on a matter, often to avoid influencing the outcome.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
qìquán(qi4quan2) T4
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May 27, 2026
弃权qìquán(qi4quan2)
弃权 (qìquán) means to abstain from voting or to relinquish one's rights in a certain context, such as elections or decision-making processes. It is commonly used in political, organizational, and legal settings where individuals choose not to express their opinion or vote on a matter, often to avoid influencing the outcome.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese political culture, abstaining from voting can signify a lack of support for the candidates or issues presented, reflecting a nuanced stance that can be interpreted in various ways depending on the context.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person at a voting booth who, instead of casting their vote, decides to 'kick away' (弃) their right (权) to vote. Visualize them pushing their voting card away, symbolizing their choice to abstain.
About 弃权
弃权Simplified
16Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person at a voting booth who, instead of casting their vote, decides to 'kick away' (弃) their right (权) to vote. Visualize them pushing their voting card away, symbolizing their choice to abstain.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 弃权 with 投票 (tóupiào, to vote), mistakenly using it in contexts where they mean to express an opinion or choice. It's more formal, so it's best used in official contexts. Note that the tone is crucial; ensure you pronounce it as qìquán, with the correct fourth tone on '弃'.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 7, focus on understanding the nuances of formal vocabulary, especially in political contexts. This word connects with other related terms, such as 投票 (tóupiào, to vote) and 权利 (quánlì, rights), expanding your ability to discuss civic issues.
Cultural Note
In Chinese political culture, abstaining from voting can signify a lack of support for the candidates or issues presented, reflecting a nuanced stance that can be interpreted in various ways depending on the context.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget that 弃权 specifically refers to abstaining rather than simply not voting. For example, saying '我弃权了' (I abstained) is correct, but saying '我没有投票' (I didn’t vote) can lead to confusion about intent.
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Cultural Notes for 弃权
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese political culture, abstaining from voting can signify a lack of support for the candidates or issues presented, reflecting a nuanced stance that can be interpreted in various ways depending on the context.
Frequently Asked Questions about 弃权
It means to abstain from voting or to give up one's right to participate in a decision.
No, it is typically used in formal contexts like elections or meetings.
While 投票 means to vote, 弃权 means to abstain from voting.
