Definition
强权 refers to power or might, especially political or military power wielded in an oppressive or coercive way. It often appears in phrases like 强权政治 ('power politics') and carries a critical tone — it's not neutral 'power' (权力) but power backed by force, implying injustice or domination.
n.
power (especially political power used oppressively)might
Examples
- ，强权。Zài guójì guānxì zhōng, qiáng quán bù néng dàitì gōnglǐ.In international relations, might cannot replace justice.
- 强权。Zhège guójiā guòqù shēn shòu qiáng quán zhèngzhì de yāpò.This country suffered deeply from power politics in the past.
- 强权。Tāmen fǎnduì yǐ qiáng quán gānshè biéguó nèizhèng.They oppose using power to interfere in other countries' internal affairs.
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