wángbà
kingly way and way of the hegemon
王霸 wángbà
- kingly way and way of the hegemon
- (literary) the way of a benevolent ruler and the way of a powerful leader; the contrast between ruling by virtue versus ruling by force. Originally from Mencius, referencing the distinction between 王道 wángdào and 霸道 bàdào.
- to rule as king or hegemon
- (literary) to establish a great dynasty and rule over the world; the pursuit of imperial ambitions or the business of being a ruler. Used to describe the achievement of supreme power and governance.