Definition & Meaning

act like an overlord; domineer; lord it over; be domineering

Word usage

chēng wáng chēng bà

称 王 称 霸

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derogact like an overlord; domineer; lord it over; be domineering
- tā yǐ guàn yú zài xiāng lǐ chēng wáng chēng bà le
  他已惯于在乡里称王称霸了。
  He had been used to being of cock of the walk in his native village.
- tā zài jiā lǐ chēng wáng chēng bà
  他在家里称王称霸。
  He continues to misbehave and pretty much control the household.
synonym
fēi yáng bá hù飞扬跋扈 chēng gū dào guǎ称孤道寡 chēng wáng chēng bó称王称伯

Word usage

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"称王称霸" is used to describe the political situation or the behavior of a person.

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