霸 (bà) - Hegemon — refers to a feudal lord or & by extension, someone who is tyrannical, overbearing, or

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Hegemon — refers to a feudal lord or powerful leader who dominates others;

by extension, someone who is tyrannical, overbearing, or who monopolizes a field;

also used in words for domination, hegemony, and in modern contexts like 'tycoon' or 'overlord'.

Hegemon — refers to a feudal lord orby extension, someone who is tyrannical, overbearing, oralso used in words for domination, hegemony, and

Usage highlights

HegemonDomineering/OverbearingDomination/HegemonyBullyOverlordTyrant

Synonyms

  • 王— King (a legitimate ruler, as opposed to a hegemon who may rule by force)
  • 雄— Powerful; Hero (emphasizes capability and heroism rather than domination)
  • 主— Master; Lord (emphasizes ownership or leadership)

Antonyms

  • 从— To follow; subordinate (antonym to the 'dominate' sense)
  • 弱— Weak (antonym to the 'powerful, overbearing' sense)
  • 让— To yield; concede (antonym to the 'domineering' sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He aspired to become the hegemon of the industry (行业霸主).
  • This company holds a monopoly in the market (市场霸占).
  • The bully was known for his domineering behavior (霸道行为).
  • The Overlord (霸王) is a famous historical/mythical figure.

Collocations

  • Hegemon(霸主)
  • Domineering/Overbearing(霸道)
  • Domination/Hegemony(霸权)
  • Bully(恶霸)
  • Overlord(霸王)
  • Tyrant(暴霸)

Idioms

  • The Overlord Parts from His Favorite(霸王别姬)
  • Local tyrant and evil gentry(土豪劣绅)
  • To ride roughshod over the world(称霸世界)

Cultural background

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  • Historically linked to the 'Five Hegemons' (五霸) of the Spring and Autumn period, powerful feudal lords who held de facto supremacy.
  • The term 'Overlord' (霸王) is famously associated with Xiang Yu, a prominent military leader and political figure during the late Qin dynasty.
  • In modern usage, it often carries a negative connotation of bullying, tyranny, or unfair monopolization.

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