称霸

稱霸

chēngbà

verb #18,080

Meanings

1 to dominate
2 to reign supreme
3 to proclaim oneself hegemon

Characters

to proclaim; to call oneself

hegemon; tyrant; to dominate

Examples

这支球队在联赛中称霸多年。

Zhè zhī qiúduì zài liánsài zhōng chēngbà duō nián.

This team has dominated the league for years.

秦国最终称霸天下。

Qínguó zuìzhōng chēngbà tiānxià.

The Qin state ultimately dominated the realm.

Tips

history

In the Spring and Autumn period, five lords 称霸 (proclaimed themselves hegemon) over the other states. The term carries connotations of dominance through both power and intimidation.

Stroke Order

称 chēng

霸 bà