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主人 (zhǔ rén) — owner (of property or a pet); host (of guests or a party); master (of servants or animals)

Definition

主人 covers three roles: owner of property or a pet, host welcoming guests, and master over servants or animals. For 'boss of a business' use 老板; for the host of an event use 东道主.

noun
owner (of property or a pet)host (of guests or a party)master (of servants or animals)
Measure word · 个

Examples

  • 主人。
    Zhè liàng chē de zhǔ rén shì wǒ de péng you.
    The owner of this car is my friend.
  • 主人。
    Wǎn huì zhǔ rén zhǔn bèi le yǐn liào.
    The host of the party prepared drinks.
  • ，主人。
    Gǔ dài, zhǔ rén duì pú rén yāo qiú hěn yán gé.
    In ancient times, masters had strict demands for servants.
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