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主

zhǔ
noun HSK 7 #997

Meanings

  1. 1 owner; master; host
  2. 2 main; primary
  3. 3 to advocate; to hold (a view)

Examples

谁是这家店的主人？
Shéi shì zhè jiā diàn de zhǔrén?
Who is the owner of this shop?
主要原因是什么？
Zhǔyào yuányīn shì shénme?
What is the main reason?
他主张和平。
Tā zhǔzhāng hépíng.
He advocates for peace.

Tips

usage
主 is extremely versatile: 主人 (host/owner), 主要 (main), 主意 (idea), 公主 (princess), 主义 (-ism), 民主 (democracy). It can function as a noun, adjective, or verb depending on context.

Stroke Order

主 zhǔ