jau5 kyun4 jau5 sai3有權有勢有权有势
Jyutpingjau5 kyun4 jau5 sai3
Yaleyáuh kyùhn yáuh sai
Definition
To have power and influence; powerful and influential.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Describes individuals or families who possess both political authority and social status. It is often used to imply that these people can manipulate situations or bypass rules due to their connections. The phrase carries a slightly cynical or wary tone when used to describe someone's unfair advantage.
Examples
His family is powerful and influential, who would dare to offend him?
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