COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 权 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 雚 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 权 (quán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
authority
quánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
quán
权
authority
Common words
quán lì
权利
right (i.e. an entitlement to sth); (classical) power and wealth
quán lì
权力
power; authority
bǎn quán
版权
copyright
chǎn quán
产权
property right
qīn quán
侵权
to infringe the rights of; to violate; infringement
qì quán
弃权
to waive a right; to abstain (from voting); (sports) to forfeit (a game); to voluntarily withdraw from a match
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
权
权
权
权
权
权
权
权
LEARNING TIP
Remember 权
Say “quán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 权
Common words and phrases
quán lì
right (i.e. an entitlement to sth); (classical) power and wealth
quán lì
power; authority
bǎn quán
copyright
chǎn quán
property right
qīn quán
to infringe the rights of; to violate; infringement
qì quán
to waive a right; to abstain (from voting); (sports) to forfeit (a game); to voluntarily withdraw from a match
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“权”。
Zhège zì shì “quán”.
This character is “权”.
我正在学习“权”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “quán” zì.
I am learning the character “权”.
请写一遍“权”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “quán”.
Please write “权” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 权?
权 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 权 (quán) mean?
权 (quán) means authority.
What is the radical of 权?
The radical of 权 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.