xưng bá
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˦]Huế [sɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓaː˨˩˦]Saigon [sɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓaː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xưng bá means to proclaim oneself hegemon; to seek hegemony; to tyrannize.
Chinese characters: 稱霸
Meanings of xưng bá in English
Verb
- to proclaim oneself hegemon; to seek hegemony; to tyrannize
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 稱霸.
Frequently asked questions
What does xưng bá mean in English?
xưng bá (verb) means "to proclaim oneself hegemon; to seek hegemony; to tyrannize".
How do you pronounce xưng bá?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˦]; Saigon [sɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓaː˦˥]. Tones: xưng — level tone (ngang), bá — rising tone (sắc).
Is xưng bá a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xưng bá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 稱霸.