伯 (bǎi) — (archaic) variant of 霸 (bà), hegemon or overlord
Definition
In this archaic sense 伯 (bǎi) is a historical variant of 霸, meaning 'hegemon' — as in the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period (春秋五伯). In modern Chinese it is not used; 伯 itself today is a kinship term (paternal uncle).
bound form
(archaic) variant of 霸 (bà)hegemon or overlord
Examples
- 伯桓。Chūn qiū wǔ bǎi zhī yī qí huán gōng.Duke Huan of Qi was one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period.
- 伯。Gǔ dài wén xiàn zhōng bǎi yǔ bà tōng yòng.In ancient texts, this character and 霸 were used interchangeably.
- 伯，。Tā xiào fǎng chūn qiū wǔ bǎi, chēng bà yì fāng.He emulated the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period and dominated the region.
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