HSK7

rule by might rather than right

Senses

dominate

verb · to rule by force, usurp power, or forcibly occupy territory or items

你不能一直霸着那台电脑。

hegemon

verb · a powerful leader or feudal chief who rules through strength and force

他在那个小镇上称霸多年,没人敢惹。

master

noun · a person who excels in or dominates a specific field, often used in modern advertising or slang

他是个典型的麦霸,只要进了KTV就不肯放下麦克风。

References

variant 霸/覇 霸/霸
variant 伯/伯 霸/霸