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权利 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
权利quánlìpowerHSK 5, n, rank #1366, Medium
权利quánlìrightHSK 5, n, rank #1366, Medium
权利quánlìprivilegeHSK 5, n, rank #1366, Medium
quánlì(quan2li4) T2
  1. 1power
  2. 2right
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March 24, 2026
权利(權利)quánlì(quan2li4)

权利 (quánlì) refers to the power or rights that individuals or groups possess, often in legal or social contexts. It encompasses privileges granted by laws or social norms, and is frequently used in discussions about human rights, political power, and personal entitlements.

Frequency#1366DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

The concept of 权利 is central to discussions about legal rights and social justice in China, especially in the context of recent reforms and movements advocating for individual rights.

Memory Tip

Think of 权 (quán) as a 'scale' of power that tips in your favor, with 利 (lì) representing 'benefits' or 'advantages.' Imagine standing on a scale where your rights weigh more than others, giving you the upper hand.

Meanings of 权利

quánlì(quan2li4)
1power
2right
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About 权利

权利Simplified
權利Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1366Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 权利

Quick Contrast

权力 (quánlì) refers specifically to power or authority, often in a political context, while 权利 (quánlì) emphasizes rights or entitlements.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 权 (quán) as a 'scale' of power that tips in your favor, with 利 (lì) representing 'benefits' or 'advantages.' Imagine standing on a scale where your rights weigh more than others, giving you the upper hand.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 权利 with 权力 (quánlì), which refers to 'power' in a more authoritative sense, while 权利 emphasizes rights or entitlements. It is usually used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions or political discourse.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 权利 connects to other legal and social terms you may encounter, such as 责任 (zérèn, responsibility) and 权力 (quánlì, power). Focus on how these words interact in sentences to understand their nuances.

Cultural Note

The concept of 权利 is central to discussions about legal rights and social justice in China, especially in the context of recent reforms and movements advocating for individual rights.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 权利 with 权力. For example, saying '我有权力去选择' (wǒ yǒu quánlì qù xuǎnzé) incorrectly uses 权力 instead of 权利. The correct phrase is '我有权利去选择' (wǒ yǒu quánlì qù xuǎnzé), meaning 'I have the right to choose.'

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Component Characters

权quánauthority
HSK 56 strokes木
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利lìsharp
HSK 67 strokes刂
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利

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Cultural Notes for 权利

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of 权利 is central to discussions about legal rights and social justice in China, especially in the context of recent reforms and movements advocating for individual rights.

Frequently Asked Questions about 权利

权利 (quánlì) refers to rights or entitlements, while 权力 (quánlì) pertains to authority or power over others.