overlord in Chinese
overlord in Chinese is 沙皇, 先生 — overlord means a ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
overlord in Chinese
沙皇
Pronounced: shā huáng
A ruler of other rulers.
先生
Pronounced: xiān sheng
(typically, _, pejorative) Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.
What does "overlord" mean?
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noun A ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
"The regional kings paid tribute to their overlord."
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noun Anyone who wields sweeping power or control over a particular domain.
"The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will."
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overlord in a sentence
- The regional kings paid tribute to their overlord.
- The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
- The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.
- “It’s not like young authors need to worry about being supplanted now,” Ms. Williams said. “It’s a worry. But it’s got a ways to go, at least. They haven’t become our overlords yet.”
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What is "overlord" in Chinese?
"overlord" in Chinese is 沙皇, 先生. overlord means: A ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
How do you pronounce 沙皇?
"overlord" in Chinese is 沙皇, pronounced "shā huáng".
How do you use "overlord" in a sentence?
Example: "The regional kings paid tribute to their overlord." In Chinese, "overlord" is 沙皇, 先生.
Are there other ways to say "overlord" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "overlord": 沙皇, 先生.
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