HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
主 — master, owner
- Reading
- zhǔ
- Meaning
- master, owner; main
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
主 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zhǔ and it means master, owner; main. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
主 appears in everyday chinese words such as 主要 (main, principal), 主意 (idea, plan) and 主人 (master, host, owner).
Chinese words containing 主
Frequently asked questions
What does 主 mean in Chinese?
主 means master, owner; main in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 主 read?
主 is read zhǔ. Reading it inside real words — 主要 and 主意 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 主 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 主 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 主 in a word?
A common word containing 主 is 主要 (zhǔ yào) — "main, principal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 主 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 主 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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