HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
霸 — hegemon
- Reading
- bà
- Meaning
- hegemon; tyrant; lord; to dominate; to bully
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
霸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bà and it means hegemon; tyrant; lord; to dominate; to bully. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
霸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 霸占 (occupy by force,霸占) and 霸道 (overbearing, bossy, high-handed).
Chinese words containing 霸
Frequently asked questions
What does 霸 mean in Chinese?
霸 means hegemon; tyrant; lord; to dominate; to bully in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 霸 read?
霸 is read bà. Reading it inside real words — 霸占 and 霸道 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 霸 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 霸 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 霸 in a word?
A common word containing 霸 is 霸占 (bà zhàn) — "occupy by force,霸占". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 霸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 霸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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