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

HSK 7-9
Gǎigé pài guānyuán bùwèi quánguì, jiānchí tuīxíng gǎigé.
Reform-minded officials were not intimidated by the powerful elite and insisted on implementing reforms.
HSK 7-9
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

quán
guì