权贵

權貴
quánguì
noun #29,219

Meanings

  1. 1 influential officials
  2. 2 the powerful elite
  3. 3 bigwigs
  4. 4 the privileged class

Examples

Gǎigépài guānyuán bù wèi quánguì, jiānchí tuīxíng gǎigé.
Reform-minded officials were not intimidated by the powerful elite and insisted on implementing reforms.
Pǔtōng bǎixìng duì quánguì jiēcéng de fǔbài fēicháng bùmǎn.
Ordinary people are very dissatisfied with the corruption of the privileged class.

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权贵 carries a negative connotation, implying abuse of power and unearned privilege. It is often used critically in political commentary and journalism. Contrast with 权威 (authority/authoritative), which is more neutral.

Stroke Order

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