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“sovereignty” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǔ quán

Example

主权属于人民。zhǔ quán shǔ yú rén mín

Sovereignty belongs to the people.

Illustration for 主权 (sovereignty)

How to say “sovereignty” in Chinese

“Sovereignty” in Chinese is 主权 (zhǔ quán).

A country or people standing as the final authority over their own affairs.

Full entry for 主权: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 主权

任何国家不得侵犯别国的主权。rèn hé guó jiā bù dé qīn fàn bié guó de zhǔ quán

No country may violate another country's sovereignty.

Tips for using 主权

  • In everyday conversation, this is a formal word used mainly in news, government, law, and international affairs rather than for ordinary personal choices.

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