zhǔ​zi

master

  • created sense approved 主子 · zhǔ​zi · master — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    主子

    zhǔ​zi

    master

    master or boss, used originally by servants to address their owners

    主 (literal) → 主 · zhǔ · owner 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix

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  • created sense approved 主子 · zhǔ​zi · power behind the scenes — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    主子

    zhǔ​zi

    power behind the scenes

    a person who pulls the strings or controls others from a position of leadership, often used with a negative or mocking tone

    主 (literal) → 主 · zhǔ · owner 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix

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  • created sense approved 主子 · zhǔ​zi · character — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    主子

    zhǔ​zi

    character

    (literary) a person of a certain type or character, usually used sarcastically to describe someone's behavior or personality

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  • created sense approved 主子 · zhǔ​zi · client — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    主子

    zhǔ​zi

    client

    (archaic) a customer or client; a reliable person to do business with

    主 (literal) → 主 · zhǔ · owner 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix

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  • created sense approved 主子 · zhǔ​zi · operator — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    主子

    zhǔ​zi

    operator

    the operator or controller of a machine or piece of equipment

    主 (literal) → 主 · zhǔ · owner 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix

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  • created sense approved 主子 · zhǔ​zi · Your Majesty — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    主子

    zhǔ​zi

    Your Majesty

    the emperor, as addressed by his subjects or subordinates

    主 (literal) → 主 · zhǔ · owner 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix

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