权势

權勢

quánshì

noun #11,803

Meanings

1 power
2 influence

Characters

power; authority

influence; force

Examples

他利用权势欺压百姓。

Tā lìyòng quánshì qīyā bǎixìng.

He used his power to oppress the people.

不要被权势冲昏了头脑。

Bùyào bèi quánshì chōnghūn le tóunǎo.

Don't let power go to your head.

Tips

usage

权势 often carries a negative connotation, implying power used for personal gain or to dominate others.

Stroke Order

权 quán

势 shì