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Vietnamese
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Sino-Vietnamese word from 權.
Alternative forms
- (Southern Vietnam, obsolete) quờn
Noun
quyền
- a right
- power
Prefix
quyền
- (used to describe a temporarily appointed position) temporary; acting; interim
- quyền Bộ trưởng Y tế ― acting Minister of Health
- quyền Thủ tướng ― acting Prime Minister
Descendants
Etymology 2
Sino-Vietnamese word from 拳 (“fist”).
Noun
quyền
- (chiefly martial arts) a punch
- (martial arts) a martial arts move, or a systematic set of such moves; a martial arts style
Bài quyền này chỉ dành cho biểu diễn thôi.- This style is only for show performance.
Long Hổ Quyền! Khai quyền!- Dragon-Tiger Style! Start!
- tuý quyền ― the Drunken Fist
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