Definition
主宰 (zhǔzǎi) means 'to dominate, rule, or dictate' and implies absolute power or sovereignty, often over abstract forces like fate or nature. It is stronger than 支配 (zhīpèi 'control, manage') and more absolute than 主导 (zhǔdǎo 'lead, dominate as the main driver'); unlike 统治 (tǒngzhì 'govern'), it is not limited to political rule.
verb
to dominateto ruleto dictate
noun
mastercontroller
Examples
- 主宰。Mìngyùn zhǔ zǎi zhe měi ge rén de yì shēng.Fate dominates everyone's life.
- 主宰。Tā shì zhège xiàngmù de zhēnzhèng zhǔ zǎi.He is the true master of this project.
- 主宰。Méiyǒu rén néng zhǔ zǎi zìrán de lìliàng.No one can dominate the power of nature.
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