大权独揽 — “To monopolize all power and make all decisions”
大权独揽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to monopolize all power and make all decisions”. To wield absolute authority; to arrogate all power to oneself. Literally, “Solely monopolize great power”.
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大权独揽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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自从老王退休后，新来的经理便大权独揽，公司里的所有事务都由他一人决定。
Since Old Wang retired, the new manager has monopolized all power, and all company affairs are decided by him alone.
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Open the tool →Questions about 大权独揽
What does 大权独揽 mean?
大权独揽 (dà quán dú lǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to monopolize all power and make all decisions”.
How do you pronounce 大权独揽?
大权独揽 is pronounced dà quán dú lǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 大权独揽 literally mean?
Literally, 大权独揽 means “Solely monopolize great power”. It is used to mean “to monopolize all power and make all decisions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 大权独揽?
揽：把持。一个人把持着权力，独断专行。