主
Meaning:
to own; to host; master; host; lord
HSK 1
Frequency:
#90
Pinyin:
zhǔ
Strokes:
5
Radical:
丶
How to Write 主 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "主" in Chinese
The Chinese character 主 (zhǔ) means "to own; to host; master; host; lord". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 主 include: 主人, 主任, 事主.
📚 Words and Phrases with 主
Common words containing this character
主人
master
HSK 2
主任
director
HSK 2
事主
victim (of a criminal)
HSK 2
作主
to decide; to have the final say
HSK 2
做主
variant of 作主[zuo4 zhu3]
HSK 2
债主
creditor
HSK 2
僭主
tyrant
HSK 2
雇主
variant of 雇主[gu4 zhu3]
HSK 2
先主
former ruler; founding ruler
HSK 2
入主
to invade and take control of (a territory); to take the helm at (an organization); (of a company) to take control of (another company)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A lamp 王 with a flame 丶
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "主"?
- The pinyin is zhǔ
- How many strokes does "主" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "主" mean?
- to own; to host; master; host; lord
- What is the radical of "主"?
- The radical is "丶"