权杖

權杖

quánzhàng

noun #26,633

Measure Word

一根权杖 gēn

Meanings

1 scepter
2 staff of authority
3 wand

Characters

power, authority, right

staff, rod, cane

Examples

国王手持权杖，象征着至高无上的权威。

Guówáng shǒuchí quánzhàng, xiàngzhēngzhe zhìgāo wúshàng de quánwēi.

The king held a scepter, symbolizing supreme authority.

魔法师手中的权杖发出了金色的光芒。

Mófǎshī shǒuzhōng de quánzhàng fāchūle jīnsè de guāngmáng.

The sorcerer's staff emitted a golden light.

Tips

memory

权 means power/authority, 杖 means staff/rod. A 权杖 is literally a staff of power — easy to remember.

Stroke Order

权 quán

杖 zhàng