南面称王 nánmiànchēngwáng to act like a king Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 南面 nánmiàn monarch (literary) To face south while sitting on the throne; refers to the position of an emperor, ruler, or high official.称王 稱王 chēngwáng to proclaim oneself king To declare oneself as king; to rule over a region.