zyun1 kyun4專權专权
Jyutpingzyun1 kyun4
Yalejyūn kyùhn
Definition
Autocratic; possessing absolute power and refusing to delegate or share authority.
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How it's used
Describes a style of management or leadership where one person holds all the decision-making power and refuses to delegate. It carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is rigid and dismissive of others' input. It is often used to criticize bosses or parents who insist on controlling every minor detail.
Examples
He is very autocratic in his work and never listens to anyone's opinions.
Why do you have to be so autocratic when managing the company?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 專業, which means professional. While they sound similar, 專權 implies an abuse or hoarding of power, whereas 專業 is a positive trait related to expertise.
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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.
