主 (zhǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 主 (zhǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 主 (zhǔ) means "Master, main, or primary.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 丶.

Q: How do you write 主 stroke by stroke?

主 has 5 strokes. The radical is 丶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 主 and 丸?

主 (zhǔ) and 丸 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 主?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 丶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 主?

Common words containing 主 include: 主要 (zhǔ yào) — Main, major, or primary.; 主人 (zhǔ rén) — Host or owner.; 主意 (zhǔ yì) — Idea or decision..

How to Write 主

The character 主 (zhǔ) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

主 is pronounced zhǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Master, main, or primary..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 主 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 主

主要 zhǔ yào

Main, major, or primary.

主人 zhǔ rén

Host or owner.

主意 zhǔ yì

Idea or decision.

Example Sentences

这是我们面临的主要问题。

zhè shì wǒ men miàn lín de zhǔ yào wèn tí

This is the main problem we are facing.

他是这间房子的主人。

tā shì zhè jiān fáng zi de zhǔ rén

He is the owner of this house.

这是一个非常好的主意。

zhè shì yí gè fēi cháng hǎo de zhǔ yì

This is a very good idea.

Similar Characters

丸 wán

为 wéi

义 yì

Practice Writing 主 (zhǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 主

What does 主 (zhǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 主 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 主 and 丸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 主?

What common words use 主?

How to Write 主 (zhǔ)