HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
权 — power
- Reading
- quán
- Meaning
- power; authority; right; (surname)
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
权 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is quán and it means power; authority; right; (surname). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
权 appears in everyday chinese words such as 权 (power, authority, right), 权 (power, right, authority) and 权利 (right, privilege).
Chinese words containing 权
Frequently asked questions
What does 权 mean in Chinese?
权 means power; authority; right; (surname) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 权 read?
权 is read quán. Reading it inside real words — 权 and 权 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 权 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 权 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 权 in a word?
A common word containing 权 is 权 (quán) — "power, authority, right". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 权 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 权 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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