cing1 baa3稱霸称霸
Jyutpingcing1 baa3
Yalechīng ba
Definition
To dominate; to take a leading role or rule supreme in a certain field.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of absolute superiority or unrivaled status in a specific field. It is frequently used in sports, business, or competitive contexts to describe someone or something that has effectively pushed out all other contenders. Unlike simply being the best, it implies a level of control or dominance that makes others seem insignificant by comparison.
Examples
He has dominated this industry for many years.
Who can dominate in this competition?
Related words
Common phrases
to dominate the martial arts world
to dominate the market
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective meaning successful. It is a verb that requires a context of competition or a specific domain, so using it to describe general personal success sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
