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sovereignty in Chinese

sovereignty in Chinese is 主权, 主權 — sovereignty means supreme authority, especially the power of a nation to govern itself without outside control.

sovereignty in Chinese

主权
noun
Pronounced: zhǔ quán
(by extension) Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.
主權
noun
Pronounced: zhǔ quán
(by extension) Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.

What does "sovereignty" mean?

  1. noun Supreme authority, especially the power of a nation to govern itself without outside control.
    "The islanders voted to protect their sovereignty over their own fishing waters."
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sovereignty in a sentence

  • The islanders voted to protect their sovereignty over their own fishing waters.
  • The country fought hard to preserve its sovereignty after the war.

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What is "sovereignty" in Chinese?
"sovereignty" in Chinese is 主权, 主權. sovereignty means: Supreme authority, especially the power of a nation to govern itself without outside control.
How do you pronounce 主权?
"sovereignty" in Chinese is 主权, pronounced "zhǔ quán".
How do you use "sovereignty" in a sentence?
Example: "The islanders voted to protect their sovereignty over their own fishing waters." In Chinese, "sovereignty" is 主权, 主權.
Are there other ways to say "sovereignty" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "sovereignty": 主权, 主權.
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