主 Stroke Order — How to Write 主
主 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 丶, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
主 Radical and Character Components
主 is a pictograph. A lamp 王 with a flame 丶.
Radical: 丶 + 4 more strokes
主 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhǔ
Meanings of 主 in Chinese
1
zhǔ主
Owner, master; the head of a household or family.
现在她可以为自己的生活当家作主了。
Now she can be the master of her own life.
In ancient times, a term used by subordinates (such as subjects or servants) to address their superiors or masters, meaning 'lord' or 'master'.
他们对城主宣誓效忠。
They swore allegiance to the city lord.
To express an opinion, view, or decision on how something should be handled; to advocate for an idea or hold a personal view.
他很有自己的主见，不会轻易受别人影响。
He has his own firm opinions and won't be easily swayed by others.
To have decisive power or control over something; to preside over, to take charge, to be in control.
她将主持今晚的慈善晚会。
She will host tonight's charity gala.
Most important; primary; fundamental.
这次会议的主要议题是讨论市场策略。
The main topic of this meeting is to discuss market strategy.
To indicate or portend; to be a sign or a major factor of something.
彩虹主晴，这是经验之谈。
A rainbow indicates clear weather; this is a saying based on experience.
In ancient times, a memorial tablet for the deceased, such as a wooden tablet (木主) or a spiritual tablet (神主).
他们在家中供奉着祖先的木主。
They enshrine their ancestors' wooden memorial tablets at home.
In Christianity and Islam, a term referring to God or the founder of the religion.
信徒们在教堂里赞美主。
Believers praise the Lord in the church.
Common Words and Phrases with 主
1
To organize, direct, or sponsor an event.
我们公司将主办一场大型技术研讨会。
Our company will organize a large-scale technology seminar.
2
chief commentator or editor-in-chief, especially in a newspaper or magazine
他担任报社的主笔已经十年了，文笔犀利，深受读者喜爱
He has been the chief writer for the newspaper for ten years, and his incisive writing is deeply loved by readers.
3
editor-in-chief; chief editor
她担任时尚杂志的主编已经五年了
She has been the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine for five years.
4
seat for the guest of honour
在这次公司的年度晚宴上，几位杰出的员工被安排坐在主宾席。
At this company's annual dinner, several outstanding employees were arranged to sit at the head table.
5
An official title in ancient China, whose duties and status varied across different dynasties.
那位主薄以其精通文案，为人正直而闻名乡里。
That Zhubo was renowned throughout the village for his mastery of official documents and his upright character.
6
The main meal of the day, usually eaten at noon or in the evening.
今天晚上的主餐是烤鸡配蔬菜。
Tonight's main meal is roasted chicken with vegetables.
7
To advocate or initiate; to champion a cause or idea.
销售总监主唱这项新策略，旨在提升市场份额。
The Sales Director championed this new strategy, which aims to increase market share.
8
To preside over; to host; to manage or direct; to be in charge of.
她将主持今晚的慈善晚会。
She will host tonight's charity gala.
9
A chef, a highly skilled person who manages a kitchen, plans menus, orders ingredients, and oversees cooking staff, often in a large establishment like a hotel or restaurant.
这家餐厅的主厨以其独特的创意菜肴而闻名，吸引了无数食客。
The head chef of this restaurant is renowned for his unique creative dishes, attracting countless diners.
10
In logic, a subject term in a proposition that denotes the object of judgment; also, an alternative term for 'subject' in grammar.
在“小鸟唱歌”这个句子中，“小鸟”是主词，表示动作的发出者。
In the sentence 'The little bird sings,' 'the little bird' is the subject, indicating the performer of the action.
11
Primary and secondary; main and subordinate.
在安排工作时，我们必须分清主次，优先处理重要事项。
When organizing tasks, we must distinguish between what is primary and what is secondary, and prioritize important matters.
12
Principal and subordinate, or master-slave.
在数据库系统中，常常采用主从复制来确保数据的高可用性。
In database systems, master-slave replication is often used to ensure high data availability.
13
to sponsor; to organize
这次技术交流会由我们公司主催，旨在促进行业内的合作与发展。
This technology exchange conference is hosted by our company, aiming to promote cooperation and development within the industry.
14
To be the chief surgeon performing an operation; the chief surgeon.
那位经验丰富的医生将主刀这次复杂的心脏手术。
That experienced doctor will be the lead surgeon for this complex heart surgery.
15
To play a leading or dominant role; to guide or direct.
创新是公司未来发展的主导力量。
Innovation is the dominant force in the company's future development.
16
The Lord's Prayer is a prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples, commonly recited in Christian worship services.
每次主日崇拜，我们都会一起诵读主祷文，以此向上帝祈祷。
Every Sunday service, we recite the Lord's Prayer together to pray to God.
More words with 主
- bà霸zhǔ主hegemon, overlord
- hù户zhǔ主head of a household; householder
- lèi擂zhǔ主Defending champion, Title holder
- diàn店zhǔ主shopkeeper, store owner
- jūn君zhǔ主monarch
- bān班zhǔ主rèn任A teacher in charge of a class.
- bīn宾zhǔ主guest and host
- jūn君zhǔ主guó国monarchy
- ná拿zhú主yi意make a decision, decide
- nú奴lì隶zhǔ主slave owner
- zōng宗zhǔ主guó国suzerain state, suzerain
- zōng宗zhǔ主quán权suzerainty
- gù雇zhǔ主employer
- yè业zhǔ主owner, property owner
- zhài债zhǔ主creditor, lender
- ài爱guó国zhǔ主yì义patriotism
- dì帝guó国zhǔ主yì义imperialism
- shè社huì会zhǔ主yì义socialism
- suí绥jìng靖zhǔ主yì义appeasement
- zī资běn本zhǔ主yì义capitalism
Idioms with 主
- zhǔ主cì次bù不fēn分confusing primary and secondary
- zhǔ主guān观yì臆duàn断make subjective unfounded judgments
- zhǔ主guān观zhǔ主yì义dealing with matters based on internal thoughts
- zhǔ主kè客diān颠dǎo倒reverse host and guest roles
- bǎo保shǒu守zhǔ主yì义adherence to traditional views and values
- bēi悲guān观zhǔ主yì义pessimistic outlook on life
- běn本běn本zhǔ主yì义rigid adherence to book knowledge
- běn本wèi位zhǔ主yì义departmental or unit self-interest
- bù不fēn分zhǔ主cì次unable to distinguish between important and unimportant
- bù不yóu由zì自zhǔ主beyond one's control
- dǎ打dìng定zhǔ主yi意make up one's mind
- dǎ打gǒu狗kàn看zhǔ主consider owner before punishing dog
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Open the tool →Questions about 主
What does 主 mean in Chinese?
主 (zhǔ) means “Owner, master” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 主?
主 is pronounced zhǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 主 have?
主 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 主?
主 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 丶. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 主?
The radical of 主 is 丶, and 主 is a pictograph.