zoeng2 kyun4掌權掌权
Jyutpingzoeng2 kyun4
Yalejéung kyùhn
Definition
To hold power or exercise control; to be the one in charge of an organization or department.
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How it's used
Focuses on the active exercise of authority rather than just holding a title. It implies the ability to make final decisions or dictate policy within an organization or group. Often used to contrast someone who has a high-ranking position but lacks real influence.
Examples
Who is in charge of the company?
He changed many rules after he took power.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple management tasks or routine supervision. It specifically refers to ultimate decision-making power or political control, making it sound overly dramatic if applied to minor office duties.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
