Made of 2 radicalsPointer

主

zhǔ

master; main

Frequency
#87Estimated
HSK
Level 3Estimated

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How it is built

丶dotMark王jadeMeaning主master; main

Originally a lamp with its flame on top

Pointer A mark points at part of a picture.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

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Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 主 5

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 5

  • 主要zhǔyàomainHSK 3 Estimated
  • 公主gōngzhǔprincess
  • 主人zhǔrénhost; owner
  • 主意zhǔyiidea; plan
  • 主题zhǔtítheme

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