主人
zhǔrénTraditional: 主人
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Translation
master, owner, host
Word origin
A compound of 主 (zhǔ, master or lord) and 人 (rén, person). The person in charge is the master, owner or host.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 主 (zhǔ, master) + 人 (rén, person)
Stroke order
主
人
Examples
忠。
This dog is very loyal to its owner.
招。
The host warmly received the guests.
。
The owner of this shop is very friendly.
。
We should be the masters of our own fate.
。
The owner of the house is not at home.
主人 (zhǔ rén) means master, owner or host. It names whoever owns something or receives guests.
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