权势

權勢

quánshì

noun #11,803

Meanings

1 power
2 influence

Characters

power; authority

influence; force

Examples

HSK 7-9

他利用权势欺压百姓。

Tā lìyòng quánshì qīyā bǎixìng.

He used his power to oppress the people.

HSK 7-9

不要被权势冲昏了头脑。

Búyào 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