- 主人公 zhǔréngōng protagonisthero (of a novel or film); main protagonist
- 女主人 nǚzhǔrén hostessa woman who receives or entertains guests socially
- 主人翁 zhǔrénwēng mastermaster of the house or a person in control of a situation
- 名从主人 míngcóngzhǔrén self-designationto refer to a person, place, or entity by the name used or preferred by its owner or inhabitants
- 女主人公 nǚzhǔréngōng heroinethe main female protagonist in a literary or artistic work such as a novel or film
- 打狗还得看主人 dǎgǒuháiděikànzhǔrén consider connectionsBefore punishing or offending someone, one should consider the influence or feelings of their superior or protector.
- 男主人 nánzhǔrén hostthe male head of a household; host or master of a house