主子 (zhǔ zi) — master (of servants or subordinates); emperor; sovereign
Definition
Historically, the master a servant or pet belongs to; by extension, the emperor as the ultimate 'master' of all under heaven. Carries an old, feudal tone — not used in modern workplaces (use 老板 or 主人).
noun
master (of servants or subordinates)emperorsovereign
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 主子。Tā de zhǔ zi duì tā hěn yán lì.His master was very strict with him.
- ，主子。Zài gǔ dài, pú rén bì xū tīng zhǔ zi de huà.In ancient times, servants had to obey their master's words.
- 主子。Huáng dì shì tiān xià zuì dà de zhǔ zi.The emperor is the greatest master under heaven.
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