kyun4 lei6權利权利
Jyutpingkyun4 lei6
Yalekyùhn leih
Definition
Right; a moral or legal entitlement that gives one the authority or freedom to do or obtain something.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to legal or moral entitlements that one is empowered to claim. It carries a formal weight, often appearing in discussions about law, politics, or social justice. Unlike casual expressions of permission, it implies a structural or systemic backing that protects the individual.
Examples
Everyone has the right to pursue their own dreams.
Do you know that voting is a citizen's right?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 權力, which refers to power or authority. While 權利 is about what you are entitled to have or do, 權力 is about the ability to influence others or control a situation.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
