粵

稱cing1霸baa3

simp称霸
cing1 baa3chēng bà

English

  1. lit. to proclaim oneself hegemon
  2. to take a leading role
  3. to build a personal fiefdom
  4. to dominate; to take a leading role

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 喺某領域處於首位,無咩對手有能力競爭

Examples

  • 這場戰役讓拿破崙稱霸了整個歐洲。

    This battle left Napoleon master of Europe.

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  • 我哋公司自成立以來一直稱霸保險業。

    Our company has always been the leader in the insurance industry since establishment.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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