主持 (zhǔ chí) — to host (a TV or radio program); to preside over, to chair (a meeting, event); to uphold, to stand for (justice, a principle)
Definition
主持 focuses on leading/hosting an event, program, or meeting in person. 代表 is 'represent' (speak for); 主办 is the more formal 'organize/sponsor' the event itself; 主播 is specifically a TV/radio anchor.
verb
to host (a TV or radio program)to preside overto chair (a meeting, event)to upholdto stand for (justice, a principle)
Examples
- 主持。Tā zhǔ chí de jié mù hěn shòu huān yíng.The show he hosts is very popular.
- 主持。Jīng lǐ zhǔ chí le jīn tiān de huì yì.The manager chaired today's meeting.
- 主持。Wǒ men yào zhǔ chí gōng zhèng.We must uphold fairness.
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