主人

The Chinese word 主人 (zhǔrén) is composed of two characters: 主 (zhǔ), meaning "master" or "owner", and 人 (rén), meaning "person". Together, they form the compound word 主人, which literally means "master of a person" or "owner of a person". This term is used to refer to the owner or head of a household, or to a person who is in charge of something. For example, the owner of a shop might be referred to as the 店主 (diànzhǔ), while the head of a family might be referred to as the 家主 (jiāzhǔ).The word 主人 has a long history in the Chinese language, and its usage can be traced back to the ancient Chinese classic, the Book of Rites (Lǐjì). In this text, the term 主人 is used to refer to the person who is in charge of a ritual or ceremony. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the owner or head of a household, as well as a person who is in charge of something.In modern Chinese, the word 主人 is still commonly used to refer to the owner or head of a household, or to a person who is in charge of something. It is also used as a polite form of address for someone who is older or more respected than the speaker. For example, a student might refer to their teacher as 老师 (lǎoshī), while a customer might refer to a shop owner as 老板 (lǎobǎn).The word 主人 is a versatile term that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is commonly used in everyday conversation.