掌权

掌權

zhǎngquán

verb #10,452

Meanings

1 to be in power
2 to wield power
3 to hold authority

Characters

palm; to control

power; authority

Examples

他掌权以后，实施了很多改革。

Tā zhǎngquán yǐhòu, shíshī le hěnduō gǎigé.

After he came to power, he implemented many reforms.

谁在这个国家掌权？

Shéi zài zhège guójiā zhǎngquán?

Who is in power in this country?

Tips

memory

掌 (palm of the hand) + 权 (power) = to hold power in one's palm.

Stroke Order

掌 zhǎng

权 quán