主持

zhǔchí

verb HSK 3 #3,589

Meanings

1 to host
2 to preside over

Characters

to hold; to support

Examples

HSK 1

他是一个有名的主持人。

Tā shì yí gè yǒumíng de zhǔchírén.

He is a famous host.

HSK 2

她主持了这个节目。

Tā zhǔchí le zhège jiémù.

She hosted this show.

HSK 3

谁来主持今天的会议？

Shéi lái zhǔchí jīntiān de huìyì?

Who will preside over today's meeting?

Tips

usage

主持人 means 'host/presenter.' It's one of the most prestigious roles in Chinese TV and entertainment.

Stroke Order

主 zhǔ

持 chí