作主

zuòzhǔ

verb #13,878

Meanings

1 to decide; to have the final say
2 to make decisions (for someone); to take charge

Characters

to do; to act as

master; lord; main

Examples

HSK 1

这件事你作主吧。

Zhè jiàn shì nǐ zuòzhǔ ba.

You decide on this matter.

HSK 2

自己的事情自己作主。

Zìjǐ de shìqing zìjǐ zuòzhǔ.

Make your own decisions about your own affairs.

Tips

usage

作主 and 做主 are interchangeable. Both mean to make the final decision. Common pattern: 谁来作主？ (Who gets to decide?)

Stroke Order

作 zuò

主 zhǔ