Definition
主人翁 literally means 'master/host person' and refers to the central figure in a situation — the protagonist of a story, the person in charge of an activity, or the one who takes ownership. In modern Chinese, it is often used in political discourse to describe citizens as 'masters of the country' (e.g., 主人翁精神 'the spirit of being masters'). As a polite term it can also mean 'our host' when addressing the person who invited you.
n.
protagonistleading character (in fiction or a real event)masterperson who takes chargerespectful term for a host
Examples
- 主人翁。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō de zhǔ rén wēng shì yí gè píngfán ér wěidà de gōngrén.The protagonist of this novel is an ordinary but great worker.
- 主人翁，。Zuòwéi guójiā de zhǔ rén wēng, wǒmen yào jījí cānyù shèhuì jiànshè.As the masters of the country, we should actively participate in social construction.
- ，主人翁。Xièxie nín jīntiān de rèqíng zhāodài, zūnjìng de zhǔ rén wēng.Thank you for your warm hospitality today, esteemed host.
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