







各为其主 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Each person or entity serves their own principal”. Organization, or interest, often leading to differing approaches or loyalties in a shared endeavor. Literally, “Each serves their own master”.

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Open the tool →各为其主 (gè wèi qí zhǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Each person or entity serves their own principal”.
各为其主 is pronounced gè wèi qí zhǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 各为其主 means “Each serves their own master”. It is used to mean “Each person or entity serves their own principal”.
各人为自己的主人效力。