"tyrant" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 暴君

Definition

暴君指的是用残忍或不公平手段掌权的统治者，往往无视法律，虐待百姓。它也泛指任何以压迫手段行事的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Tyrant” 是正式且贬义词，常见于历史或政治语境，也可指权利滥用的上司、父母等。常见表达有“cruel tyrant”“act like a tyrant”。不是指简单严厉的领导，而是滥用权力的人。

Examples

The tyrant punished anyone who spoke against him.

这个**暴君**惩罚了所有反对他的人。

Many people suffered under the rule of the tyrant.

许多人在**暴君**的统治下受苦。

The citizens hoped to remove the tyrant from power.

市民希望让那位**暴君**下台。

Stop acting like a tyrant just because you're the boss!

别因为你是老板就表现得像个**暴君**！

In ancient history, many kings ended up being remembered as tyrants.

在古代历史中，许多国王最终被记为**暴君**。

Some kids say their parents are tyrants if they can't stay up late, but that's just strict, not truly cruel.

有些孩子说如果父母不让他们熬夜就是**暴君**，其实只是严格，不是真的残忍。