教主 (jiào zhǔ) — founder of a religion or sect; (colloquial) cult leader; charismatic figurehead of a fandom or online community

Définition

Literally 'founder of a religion or sect', but in modern Chinese it is widely used online to humorously call a celebrity or influencer a 'cult leader' that fans follow devotedly.

noun
founder of a religion or sect(colloquial) cult leadercharismatic figurehead of a fandom or online community
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Exemples

  • 教主
    Zhè wèi jiào zhǔ chuàng lì le yí gè xīn de zōng jiào.
    This founder established a new religion.
  • 教主
    Zhè ge míng xīng de fěn sī dōu jiào tā jiào zhǔ.
    This celebrity's fans all call him the 'cult leader'.
  • 教主
    Nǐ fěn zhè ge jiào zhǔ hěn jiǔ le ma?
    Have you been following this cult leader for a long time?

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