Chinese

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

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Example sentences

他是這家店的主人。
他是这家店的主人。
He is the owner of this shop.
狗對主人非常忠誠。
Dogs are very loyal to their owners.
那隻小狗正在舔牠的主人的手。
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。
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。
That greedy butler attempted to murder the master to seize the inheritance.

Usage Notes

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

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