主

• 拼音: zhǔ
• 汉字拆解: 主 = 丶 + 王 (master, lamp over a stand)

含义

Master; owner; host; main person in charge. The person who has authority or ownership over something.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: ownership, authority, religious

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal