The main character in a novel, play, or film; hero or heroine.

the female head of a household or a woman who receives guests

A person who is in control or has a sense of ownership, such as the master of a house or a citizen as the master of their country.

a public figure who advocates for democracy, human rights, and constitutional government (often used in a Taiwan or liberal context)

(idiom) to refer to a person, thing, or place by the name its owner or inhabitants use rather than by a name from another language or older language

landlord; owner of a house where one is staying

Literally "to look at the master before hitting the dog"; to take into account someone's powerful connections or the face of their superior before acting against them.

(idiom) bad people hate those of integrity; used as a metaphor for the way a villain resents those who are upright and vigilant

leading lady; the main female character or protagonist in a story, novel, or film

the child of a host or the child of one's master; often used as a respectful way to refer to the host's son or daughter

Literally "to beat a dog, one must first look at its master"; used as a metaphor meaning that before you punish or offend someone, you should consider how it might affect or anger their more powerful associates.

(idiom) a criminal or wrongdoer blames their victim; those who cause trouble often resent the person they have harmed

host at a banquet or meeting; person who receives guests