Chinese Conversation · Level 48
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Chinese word
霸道
Pronunciation
Pinyinbà dào
Meaning
- adjectiveoverbearing
Example
他太霸道，大家都不敢说话。tā tài bà dào dà jiā dōu bù gǎn shuō huà
He is too overbearing, so no one dares to speak.
More examples
老板对员工有点霸道，大家都很不舒服。láo bǎn duì yuán gōng yóu diǎn bà dào dà jiā dōu hěn bù shū fú
The boss is a bit overbearing toward the employees, and everyone feels very uncomfortable.
Core concept
A domineering presence that turns confidence into pressure and leaves others obeying rather than speaking freely.
Common phrases
太霸道tài bà dào
too overbearing
别那么霸道bié nà me bà dào
don't be so overbearing
有点霸道yóu diǎn bà dào
a little overbearing
Similar words
专横zhuān hèng: Authoritarian and forceful, dismissing other people's views when deciding what to do.
盛气凌人shèng qì líng rén: Showing a high and mighty attitude that intimidates people and keeps them at a distance.
横蛮hèng mán: Bullying others through forceful, rude behavior that ignores normal politeness.
傲慢ào màn: Showing proud disrespect toward others because of a belief in personal superiority.
Definition in Chinese
用来形容以强势、威压手段对待他人，行为或言语表现出横暴、傲慢，使人畏惧或顺从。yòng lái xíng róng yǐ qiáng shì wēi yā shǒu duàn duì dài tā rén xíng wéi huò yán yǔ biǎo xiàn chū hèng bào ào màn shǐ rén wèi jù huò shùn cóng
Word origin
霸道 (bàdào, "overbearing") originally referred to rule based on force, in contrast with 王道 (wángdào, "rule by moral example"), and later described similar behavior in ordinary life.
Usage tips
- The word suits a boss, family member, or discussion partner whose manner leaves no room for others to disagree, not simply someone who speaks firmly.
Other meanings
- arrogantadjective
- intimidatingadjective
Opposites
- 温和wēn hégentleadjective
- 谦逊qiān xùnhumbleadjective