称霸

Traditional form:

稱霸

Pinyin (reading):

chēngbà

Definitions:

• lit. to proclaim oneself hegemon
• to take a leading role
• to build a personal fiefdom

Characters:

• 称 - balanced; name, brand; to say, to call
• 霸 - tyrant; to usurp, to rule by might

Traditional characters:

• 稱 - balanced; name, brand; to say, to call
• 霸 - tyrant; to usurp, to rule by might