xưng hùng
[sɨŋ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to consider oneself the highest power in a certain region, to not tolerate any other authority
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Phái Toàn Chân của họ xưng hùng ở phương Bắc, xuống phương Nam lại muốn hoành hành bá đạo như thế cũng chưa biết chừng.Their Quánzhēn sect consider themselves the masters of the North; when they come down South and want to call the shots and play king like that, I don't really know what to do.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xưng hùng” mean?
(verb) to consider oneself the highest power in a certain region, to not tolerate any other authority
Is “xưng hùng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.