主权 (zhǔquán) — sovereignty

主权 (zhǔquán)

主权 refers to the supreme authority of a state to govern itself and its territory without external interference, a fundamental concept in international relations and political science.

Meanings

1. [noun] sovereignty; sovereign authority (the supreme power of a state over its territory and people)
2. [noun] sovereign rights (in specific domains, e.g., maritime sovereignty)

Example Sentences

国家主权是国际关系的基本原则，任何国家都不应干涉他国内政。 Guójiā zhǔquán shì guójì guānxi de jīběn yuánzé, rènhé guójiā dōu bù yīng gānshè tā guó nèizhèng. National sovereignty is a fundamental principle of international relations; no country should interfere in the internal affairs of another.

该国捍卫领土主权的立场坚定不移，从未动摇。 Gāi guó hànwèi lǐngtǔ zhǔquán de lìchǎng jiāndìng bùyí, cóng wèi dòngshé. The country's stance on defending its territorial sovereignty is firm and unwavering.

主权国家有权根据本国利益制定外交政策。 Zhǔquán guójiā yǒuquán gēnjù běn guó lìyì zhìdìng wàijiāo zhèngcè. Sovereign states have the right to formulate foreign policy in accordance with their own national interests.

南海主权争端涉及多个国家，是国际社会关注的热点问题。 Nánhǎi zhǔquán zhēngduān shèjí duō gè guójiā, shì guójì shèhuì guānzhù de rèdiǎn wèntí. The South China Sea sovereignty dispute involves multiple countries and is a hotly debated issue in the international community.

数字主权成为各国政府保护本国数据安全的重要议题。 Shùzì zhǔquán chéngwéi gè guó zhèngfǔ bǎohù běn guó shùjù ānquán de zhòngyào yìtí. Digital sovereignty has become an important issue for governments to protect their national data security.

尊重国家主权和领土完整是联合国宪章的核心原则之一。 Zūnzhòng guójiā zhǔquán hé lǐngtǔ wánzhěng shì Liánhéguó xiànzhāng de héxīn yuánzé zhī yī. Respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity is one of the core principles of the UN Charter.

Collocations

Usage Notes

主权 is a formal political and legal term primarily used in contexts of international relations, diplomacy, and political discourse. It is a central concept in Chinese political rhetoric, particularly regarding territorial issues. The phrase 国家主权不容侵犯 (national sovereignty must not be violated) is a frequently heard expression in official Chinese statements.

In recent years, 主权 has been extended to new domains such as 数据主权 (data sovereignty) and 数字主权 (digital sovereignty), reflecting concerns about control over digital infrastructure and information.

Memory Hook

主 means "master/owner" and 权 means "power/right" — 主权 is the supreme power of being master of your own territory.