主宰

zhǔzǎi

verb HSK 7-9 #7,736

Meanings

1 to dominate
2 to dictate
3 to control (fate, destiny)

Characters

master; to rule

to govern; to slaughter

Examples

你应该主宰自己的命运。

Nǐ yīnggāi zhǔzǎi zìjǐ de mìngyùn.

You should be the master of your own destiny.

谁在主宰这个世界？

Shéi zài zhǔzǎi zhège shìjiè?

Who dominates this world?

Tips

usage

主宰 carries a strong, almost philosophical tone. It's commonly used with 命运 (destiny), 世界 (world), or 未来 (future).

Stroke Order

主 zhǔ

宰 zǎi