quán
pouvoir; autorité; droit; provisoirement
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他很有权力。
tā hěn yǒu quánlì.
He has a lot of power.
她有权决定自己的未来。
tā yǒu quán juédìng zìjǐ de wèilái.
She has the right to decide her own future.
我们应该尊重别人的权利。
wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng biérén de quánlì.
We should respect other people's rights.
权利 (quánlì)
right
权力 (quánlì)
power
轻 (qīng)
light
弱 (ruò)
weak
The Chinese character 权 (quán) for "power" or "authority" is composed of two parts: the radical 禾 (hé) and the phonetic component 犬 (quǎn). The radical 禾, which means "grain" or "harvest," is a pictograph of a plant with grains. It is often used in characters related to agriculture, food, and wealth. The phonetic component 犬, which means "dog," is a pictograph of a dog. It is often used in characters related to animals, hunting, and loyalty.The combination of the radical 禾 and the phonetic component 犬 in the character 权 suggests that power or authority is something that is gained through hard work, cultivation, and loyalty. It is a symbol of the power that comes from the collective efforts of a group of people, rather than the power of a single individual. This interpretation is consistent with the way that power is often understood in Chinese culture, which emphasizes the importance of harmony, cooperation, and collective well-being.
