Chinese phrase

你有权〜吗? nǐ yǒu quán 〜 ma

Meaning

Are you entitled to ___?

When to use it

This asks whether someone is entitled to do something. It is common in conversations about rules, rights, or permission and can sound formal.

Example dialogue

你有权提前离开公司吗? nǐ yǒu quán tí qián lí kāi gōng sī ma

Are you entitled to leave work early?

通常需要提前请假,不过特殊情况可以和主管说明。 tōng cháng xū yào tí qián qǐng jià bú guò tè shū qíng kuàng ké yǐ hé zhú guǎn shuō míng

Usually, you need to request leave in advance, but you can discuss special circumstances with your supervisor.

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