主持

zhǔchí

verb HSK 3 #3,589

Meanings

1 to host
2 to preside over

Characters

to hold; to support

Examples

谁来主持今天的会议？

Shéi lái zhǔchí jīntiān de huìyì?

Who will preside over today's meeting?

她主持了这个节目。

Tā zhǔchí le zhège jiémù.

She hosted this show.

他是一个有名的主持人。

Tā shì yí gè yǒumíng de zhǔchírén.

He is a famous host.

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