权 Stroke Order — How to Write 权
权 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
权 Radical and Character Components
权 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 雚 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 2 more strokes
权 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- quán
Meanings of 权 in Chinese
1
quán权
The power or authority to control, command, and make decisions within a specific scope of responsibility.
他行使自己的权力，否决了这个提议。
He exercised his power to veto this proposal.
Initiative; an advantageous position or power to act.
在谈判中，我们应该努力争取主动权
In negotiations, we should strive to gain the initiative.
To act expediently or adapt flexibly, not strictly adhering to conventional rules, often involving stratagems or tactical maneuvers.
在复杂多变的市场环境中，懂得灵活权变是成功的关键
In a complex and ever-changing market environment, knowing how to adapt flexibly is key to success.
For the time being; temporarily; for now.
遇到困难时，我们权且放一放，明天再想办法
When encountering difficulties, let's put it aside for now and think of a solution tomorrow.
A steelyard weight; to weigh and balance, as in '权衡' (quánhéng), to weigh the pros and cons.
在做任何决定之前，我们都需要仔细权衡利弊。
Before making any decision, we need to carefully weigh the pros and cons.
To weigh; to estimate or evaluate the importance or severity of something.
在做决定之前，他仔细权衡了利弊。
Before making a decision, he carefully weighed the pros and cons.
Common Words and Phrases with 权
1
Tactical flexibility; adaptability in response to changing circumstances.
在项目管理中，权变思维能够帮助团队更好地应对突发挑战。
In project management, adaptive thinking can help the team better cope with unexpected challenges.
2
Authority and power.
传说中，只有真正的王者才能掌握那把神圣的权柄。
Legend has it that only a true king can wield that sacred authority.
3
a powerful and autocratic minister
在那古老传说中，一位权臣凭借其过人的智慧与谋略，在朝堂上呼风唤雨，左右着国王的决策。
In that ancient legend, a powerful minister, relying on his exceptional wisdom and cunning, held great sway in the court, influencing the king's decisions.
4
influential officials; people with power and high status
在那个年代，只有少数权贵才能拥有最好的资源，而普通人则需要付出更多努力。
In that era, only a few powerful magnates could possess the best resources, while common people had to exert more effort.
5
To weigh and compare different factors or options, especially when making a decision.
在做重要决定之前，我们必须仔细权衡各种利弊。
Before making an important decision, we must carefully weigh various pros and cons.
6
The capacity or right to control or influence others; power or authority.
作为团队领导，她拥有决策的权力
As a team leader, she has the authority to make decisions.
7
8
powerful family; influential clan
她出生于一个显赫的权门，从小就接受了最好的教育。
She was born into a prominent and powerful family, receiving the best education from a young age.
9
political tactics or stratagems
在谈判桌上，他运用权谋，最终为公司争取到了最有利的条件。
At the negotiation table, he employed shrewd tactics, ultimately securing the most advantageous terms for the company.
10
powers and functions
这家慈善机构的理事会拥有决策和监督资金分配的权能。
The board of directors of this charity organization possesses the authority and functions to make decisions and oversee the allocation of funds.
11
for the time being
我们手上没有合适的工具，就权且用这个替代一下吧。
We don't have suitable tools at hand, so let's just use this as a temporary substitute.
12
Power and influence; authority.
他通过不懈的努力，最终赢得了在行业中的巨大权势。
Through tireless effort, he eventually gained immense power and influence in the industry.
13
political trickery; political maneuvering
他精通职场中的权术，总能巧妙地解决团队内部的纷争。
He is adept at the art of power dynamics in the workplace, always skillfully resolving internal team conflicts.
14
Authority; authoritativeness; the power to command belief and respect, often referring to an acknowledged expert.
这位教授是这个研究领域的权威，他的观点深受大家尊重。
This professor is an authority in this research field, and his views are highly respected by everyone.
15
The quality of being authoritative or having authority and credibility.
这项科学研究的结论具有很高的权威性，得到了学术界的普遍认可。
The conclusions of this scientific research possess high authoritativeness and are widely recognized by the academic community.
More words with 权
- shòu授quán权Authorize, Authorization
- bà霸quán权hegemony, dominance
- cuàn篡quán权to usurp power
- fū夫quán权Husband's authority, Marital power
- huáng皇quán权imperial power
- jūn君quán权Sovereignty, Monarchical power
- lì利quán权rights and interests, economic rights
- ná拿quán权to hold or wield power
- nòng弄quán权abuse one's power, manipulate power
- qì弃quán权Abstain, Waive
- yuè越quán权exceeding authority, abuse of power
- zhài债quán权creditor's rights
- zhǎng掌quán权to be in power; to hold power
- duó夺quán权to seize power, often by force
- jì继chéng承quán权right of inheritance
- bǎn版quán权yè页copyright page
- fǒu否jué决quán权veto, veto power
- huò豁miǎn免quán权immunity
- mǔ母quán权zhì制matriarchy
- suǒ所yǒu有quán权ownership, title
Idioms with 权
- quán权héng衡lì利bì弊weigh pros and cons
- quán权héng衡qīng轻zhòng重weigh pros and cons
- quán权yí宜zhī之cè策expedient, temporary measure
- quán权yí宜zhī之jì计a temporary expedient measure
- quán权yù欲xūn熏xīn心consumed by an insatiable desire for power
- quán权zūn尊shì势zhòng重powerful and influential
- bǐ比quán权liàng量lì力weigh power and assess strength
- cuàn篡dǎng党duó夺quán权usurp party and state power
- cuàn篡wèi位duó夺quán权usurp the throne and seize power
- dà大quán权dú独lǎn揽monopolize all power
- dà大quán权páng旁luò落major power falls to others
- dà大quán权zài在wò握To hold great power
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Open the tool →Questions about 权
What does 权 mean in Chinese?
权 (quán) means “Initiative” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 权?
权 is pronounced quán in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 权 have?
权 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 权?
权 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 权?
The radical of 权 is 木, and 权 is a phono-semantic compound.