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主動權

简主动权 · 繁主動權

Mandarin · pinyin zhǔ dòng quán

initiative (as in "seize the initiative")
advantageous position that allows one to call the shots

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主: zhǔ · master, chief owner; host; lord
動: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
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动: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
权: quán · power, right, authority

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3–4–2 · zhu3 dong4 quan2

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noun

initiative; upper hand; advantage

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