霸占 bàzhàn to occupy by force
to occupy by force; to seize; to dominate
How to remember 霸占: 霸 tyrant + 占 occupy = to occupy by force.
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How it is used
- To seize and occupy by force / hog for oneself - 霸占公共空间 (bàzhàn gōnggòng kōngjiān) to forcibly occupy public space.
- Strongly negative: taking what isn't yours and refusing to share (霸占资源, 霸占她的时间).
- Contrast 占用 (zhànyòng, to occupy/use up, neutral) - 霸占 adds domineering, illegitimate force.