noun / adjective HSK 5
Traditional 權威
authority · authoritative · expert
Meaning
权威 refers to someone or something that has recognized expertise, power, or credibility in a particular field. It can describe both a person who is an authority figure or expert, and the quality of being authoritative or commanding respect due to knowledge or position.
Usage
Commonly used in formal or academic contexts to describe experts, authoritative sources, or official power. Can be used as a noun (an authority/expert) or as an adjective before another noun (authoritative). Often appears in phrases like '权威人士' (authoritative person) or '权威性' (authoritativeness).
Examples
- 01他是这个领域的权威专家。.He is an authoritative expert in this field.
- 02这本词典是最权威的汉语工具书。.This dictionary is the most authoritative Chinese reference book.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位权威
- 个一个权威
Common collocations
- 权威人士authoritative person, expert
- 权威性authoritativeness
- 学术权威academic authority
- 权威机构authoritative organization
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 权 (power/authority) and 威 (might/prestige) to emphasize both the legitimate power and the commanding respect that authority carries.