shàn​guó

to take control of the state

  • created sense approved 擅国/擅國 · shàn​guó · to take control of the state — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    擅国 / 擅國

    shàn​guó

    to take control of the state

    To monopolize or assume total power over the affairs of the state; to take the reins of government.

    擅, 国

    擅 (literal) → 擅 · shàn · to arrogate 国 (literal) → 国/國 · guó · country

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    created sense