created sense approved 主子 · zhǔzi · master — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
主子
zhǔzi
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 · zhǔzi · power behind the scenes — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
主子
zhǔzi
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 · zhǔzi · character — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
主子
zhǔzi
character
(literary) a person of a certain type or character, usually used sarcastically to describe someone's behavior or personality
主 (literal) → 主 · zhǔ · owner 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix
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created sense approved 主子 · zhǔzi · client — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
主子
zhǔzi
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 · zhǔzi · operator — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
主子
zhǔzi
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 · zhǔzi · Your Majesty — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
主子
zhǔzi
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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