稱王稱霸

称王称霸
chēngwángchēngbà

to proclaim oneself hegemon; to seek hegemony; to domineer; to lord it over others

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

1 稱王 chēngwáng to proclaim oneself king
2 稱霸 chēngbà
  1. lit. to proclaim oneself hegemon
  2. to take a leading role
  3. to build a personal fiefdom