Chinese

zhǔrén
Meaning: owner; master; host
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

主
人

Example sentences

He is the owner of this shop.
狗對主人非常忠誠。
狗对主人非常忠诚。
Dogs are very loyal to their owners.
那隻小狗正在舔牠的主人的手。
那只小狗正在舔它的主人的手。
That little puppy is licking its owner's hand.
這座建築的室內設計風格典雅,展現出主人的高尚品味。
这座建筑的室内设计风格典雅,展现出主人的高尚品味。
The interior design style of this building is elegant, showing the owner's noble taste.
那個貪婪的管家企圖謀害主人以奪取遺產。
那个贪婪的管家企图谋害主人以夺取遗产。
That greedy butler attempted to murder the master to seize the inheritance.
小狗在公園走失了,主人非常著急。
小狗在公园走失了,主人非常著急。
The puppy got lost in the park, and the owner is very anxious.

Usage Notes

Refers to someone who owns property or someone who hosts guests.

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