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特权 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
特权tèquánprerogativeHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #6185, Very Hard
特权tèquánprivilegeHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #6185, Very Hard
特权tèquánprivilegedHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #6185, Very Hard
tèquán(te4quan2)te quan T4
  1. 1prerogative
  2. 2privilege
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March 24, 2026

特权(特權)tèquán(te4quan2)

特权 refers to a special right or advantage that is granted to a particular individual or group, often not available to others. It is commonly used in discussions about social status, politics, and rights, highlighting the disparities between different groups in society.

Strokes16Frequency#6185DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese society, discussions about 特权 often relate to the historical context of class distinctions and the privileges of certain social groups, particularly during the imperial and revolutionary periods.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'special ticket' (特) that gives you exclusive access (权) to a VIP area at an event. This ticket symbolizes a privilege, making it easier to remember that 特权 means 'privilege' or 'prerogative'.

Meanings of 特权

tèquán(te4quan2)
1prerogative
2privilege
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About 特权

特权Simplified
特權Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

特权 (tèquán) vs 权利 (quánlì) — use 特权 when emphasizing exclusive advantages, while 权利 refers to general rights that are typically available to all.

Usage Notes

特权 is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or political discussions. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with 权利 (rights), as privileges can imply exclusivity rather than universal rights. Common collocations include '享有特权' (to enjoy privileges) and '特权阶层' (privileged class).

HSK Study Tips

While 特权 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects to concepts of rights and status that are present in HSK levels 4 and above. Focusing on related terms like 权利 (rights) and 社会 (society) can enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 特权 with 权利, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他有权利' (He has privileges) instead of '他享有特权' (He enjoys privileges) is incorrect.

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Component characters

特tèspecial
HSK 610 strokes牛
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权quánauthority
HSK 56 strokes木
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How to say prerogative in Chinese

“prerogative” in Chinese is特权tèquán

特权 refers to a special right or advantage that is granted to a particular individual or group, often not available to others. It is commonly used in discussions about social status, politics, and rights, highlighting the disparities between different groups in society.

When to use 特权

特权 is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or political discussions. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with 权利 (rights), as privileges can imply exclusivity rather than universal rights. Common collocations include '享有特权' (to enjoy privileges) and '特权阶层' (privileged class).

特权 or something close to it

特权 (tèquán) vs 权利 (quánlì) — use 特权 when emphasizing exclusive advantages, while 权利 refers to general rights that are typically available to all.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 特权 with 权利, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他有权利' (He has privileges) instead of '他享有特权' (He enjoys privileges) is incorrect.

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特权 refers to special privileges that are not universally available, while 权利 means rights that are generally granted to all individuals.

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