称王称伯 — “To dominate and dictate”
称王称伯 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dominate and dictate”. Acting with overbearing arrogance and high-handedness, often showing a self-important and arbitrary style. Literally, “proclaim oneself king and overlord”.
称王称伯 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 称王称伯 mean?
称王称伯 (chēng wáng chēng bó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dominate and dictate”.
How do you pronounce 称王称伯?
称王称伯 is pronounced chēng wáng chēng bó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 称王称伯 literally mean?
Literally, 称王称伯 means “proclaim oneself king and overlord”. It is used to mean “to dominate and dictate”.
What is the Chinese definition of 称王称伯?
王：君王；伯：通“霸”，霸主。比喻凭借势力，飞扬跋扈，独断专行，狂妄自大