domineer; lord it over others; dominate a field
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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to domineer; to lord it over others; to act like a tyrant
Describes using power or influence to oppress or control others, often in a specific region or domain.
Zhè这
ge个
è恶
bà霸
zài在
dāng当
dì地
chēng称
bà霸
yì一
fāng方
，
wú无
rén人
gǎn敢
rě惹
。
This local bully domineers over the area, and no one dares to challenge him.
Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
，
xǔ许
duō多
qiáng强
guó国
dōu都
céng曾
qǐ企
tú图
chēng称
bà霸
shì世
jiè界
。
Historically, many powerful nations have attempted to dominate the world.
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Tā他
píng凭
jiè借
xióng雄
hòu厚
zī资
běn本
zài在
háng行
yè业
nèi内
chēng称
bà霸
duō多
nián年
。
He has lorded over the industry for years with his substantial capital.
Bù不
néng能
rèn任
yóu由
qiáng强
quán权
chēng称
bà霸
，
bì必
xū须
wéi维
hù护
gōng公
píng平
zhèng正
yì义
。
We cannot allow power to dominate; we must uphold fairness and justice.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
zài在
zhì智
néng能
shǒu手
jī机
shì市
chǎng场
chēng称
bà霸
yǐ已
jiǔ久
。
This company has dominated the smartphone market for a long time.