主

• Pinyin: zhǔ
• Desglose de hanzi: 主 = 丶 + 王 (master, lamp over a stand)

Significado

amo; propietario; anfitrión; responsable principal

A versatile noun indicating the person with primary authority, ownership, or responsibility. Used in compounds like 主人 (host), 房主 (landlord), 业主 (property owner). Can also refer to the Lord in religious contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 这家店的主是一位老太太。
2. 房主决定出售这套公寓。
3. 婚礼上谁是证婚人由主方决定。

Guía de uso

Contexto: ownership, authority, religious

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 狗对主非常忠诚。(Dogs are very loyal to their masters.)
• 业主们召开会议讨论物业费问题。(Property owners held a meeting to discuss property fees.)

Incorrecto

• 你是我的主 — too archaic/religious in casual contexts; use 老板 or 主人

Origen e historia

Pictographic: originally depicted a lamp flame, symbolizing the master of the house who controls the light

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal