主人翁 (zhǔ rén wēng) — protagonist, leading character (in fiction or a real event); master, person who takes charge; respectful term for a host
Definition
A formal/literary word with two senses: 'protagonist' in a story, and 'master/owner' (often of a country or collective — 国家的主人翁). Not used for everyday hosts.
noun
protagonistleading character (in fiction or a real event)masterperson who takes chargerespectful term for a host
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 主人翁。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō de zhǔ rén wēng shì yí gè píng fán ér wěi dà de gōng rén.The protagonist of this novel is an ordinary but great worker.
- 主人翁，。Zuò wéi guó jiā de zhǔ rén zhǔ rén wēng, wǒ men yào jī jí cān yù shè huì jiàn shè.As the masters of the country, we should actively participate in social construction.
- ，主人翁。Xiè xie nín jīn tiān de rè qíng zhāo dài, zūn jìng de zhǔ rén wēng.Thank you for your warm hospitality today, esteemed host.
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