争霸

爭霸

zhēngbà

verb #3,567

Meanings

1 to contend for hegemony
2 to vie for supremacy

Characters

compete; contend

hegemon; tyrant

Examples

两家公司在市场上争霸。

Liǎng jiā gōngsī zài shìchǎng shàng zhēngbà.

The two companies are vying for market supremacy.

春秋时期，各国争霸。

Chūnqiū shíqī, gèguó zhēngbà.

During the Spring and Autumn period, the states contended for hegemony.

Tips

history

争霸 originates from the Warring States era when powerful lords (霸) fought for dominance over rival kingdoms.

Stroke Order

争 zhēng

霸 bà