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

这件事你作主吧。

Zhè jiàn shì nǐ zuòzhǔ ba.

You decide on this matter.

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