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

HSK 3

谁在主宰这个世界？

Shéi zài zhǔzǎi zhège shìjiè?

Who dominates this world?

HSK 5

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.

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