zik1 kyun4職權职权
Jyutpingzik1 kyun4
Yalejīk kyùhn
Definition
Authority, power of office, or the functions and powers assigned to a specific job or position.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal authority or mandate granted by a professional position. It is almost exclusively used in professional, legal, or administrative contexts rather than casual conversation. When discussing someone overstepping their boundaries, it is frequently paired with 濫用 to describe corruption or misconduct.
Examples
Everything he does is a complete abuse of power.
Is this matter outside the scope of your authority?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 權力, which is a general term for power or influence. 職權 is strictly tied to the duties and legal capacity of a specific job title or role.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
