权威

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他是这一领域的权威。▶ —
   He is an authority in this field.
2. 这本词典很有权威。▶ —
   This dictionary is highly authoritative.

Collocations

Mnemonic

权 quán "power, authority" + 威 wēi "prestige, awe": power and prestige, i.e. authority. Same as the Korean word gwon-wi (權威). The recognized power or standing in a field that makes others defer, or such a person or body (权威人士 an authority, 学术权威 an academic authority, 权威机构 an authoritative body). In the same domain as the trust-based 威信 and 声望, but 权威 centers on recognized influence from power plus expertise. 权 means "power, right" (权力, 权利); 威 means "prestige, awe" (威严, 威望).

Related

Quick check

1. What does 权威 mean?

   • recognized authority that commands deference
   • mere kindness
   • physical strength
   • amount of wealth