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主人
zhǔrén
Description
“主人”是指一个东西或者动物的拥有者，比如狗的主人。
"主人" refers to the owner of something or an animal, such as the owner of a dog.
这个词也可以指请客的人，就是欢迎客人的那个人。
This word can also mean the host, the person who welcomes guests.
Meanings
主人zhǔrén
owner (of an animal or thing)
这只小狗在找它的主人。
The puppy is looking for its owner.
主人zhǔrén
host (who receives guests)
主人很热情地欢迎我们。
The host warmly welcomed us.
主人zhǔrén
master; the one in charge
我们要做自己生活的主人。
We must be the masters of our own lives.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
主 (main, master) + 人 (person), literally 'the main person'.
- Nuance
opposite of 客人 (guest); 主人公 means a protagonist in a story.
In videos
“我们是中国的真正的主人。”
“总算我们最近新来的主人要升我做组长”
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