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    Expressing "master" or "host" with 主人 (zhǔrén)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    主人 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    主人 (zhǔrén) means "master," "host," or "owner." It can refer to the owner of a pet, the host of an event, or the master of a household. The specific meaning depends on context.

    Examples

    • 小狗一看到主人回来就摇尾巴。

      Xiǎo gǒu yī kàndào zhǔrén huílái jiù yáo wěiba.

      The puppy wags its tail as soon as it sees its owner come back.

    • 今晚的主人准备了一桌丰盛的菜。

      Jīnwǎn de zhǔrén zhǔnbèile yī zhuō fēngshèng de cài.

      Tonight's host has prepared a table full of delicious dishes.

    • 这只猫的主人经常带它去公园散步。

      Zhè zhī māo de zhǔrén jīngcháng dài tā qù gōngyuán sànbù.

      This cat's owner often takes it to the park for a walk.

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