dong1 kyun4當權当权
Jyutpingdong1 kyun4
Yaledōng kyùhn
Definition
To hold power, be in power, or be the person or group in control.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or political contexts to describe those who hold authority or occupy government positions. It carries a slightly more serious tone than simply saying someone is in charge, often implying a position of institutional influence. It is frequently used in compound nouns to refer to specific factions or groups currently controlling the agenda.
Examples
When they were in power, they always did things recklessly.
Whoever is in power, the most important thing is that they help the citizens.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is just in charge of a small task or a minor project, as it specifically implies significant political or organizational power. For general leadership or management roles, terms like 話事 or 負責 are more appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
