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权利
quánlì
Description
权利是你可以做某件事的自由，别人不能随便阻止你。
"权利" is the freedom to do something that others cannot arbitrarily stop you from doing.
比如每个人都有学习和说话的权利。
For example, everyone has the "权利" to learn and speak.
Meanings
权利quánlì
a right; entitlement one is allowed to have
每个人都有休息的权利。
Everyone has the right to rest.
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Notes
- Etymology
权 (power/authority) + 利 (benefit), together meaning a legally protected entitlement.
- Nuance
权利 is a legal 'right'; 权力 (quánlì, same sound) means 'power/authority' held by officials.
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