主持

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Chinese

to own; to host; master
to own; to host; master; lord; primary
 
to grasp; to hold; support
to grasp; to hold; support; manage; direct; maintain
 
trad. (主持)
simp. #(主持)

Pronunciation


Verb

主持

  1. to direct; to manage
  2. to preside over; to chair (a meeting); to host (a discussion)
    這個討論還是主持 [MSC, trad.]
    这个讨论还是主持 [MSC, simp.]
    Zhège tǎolùn háishì yóu nǐ lái zhǔchí.
    You had better host this discussion.
  3. to host (a TV, radio, or other show); to present
  4. to maintain; to uphold; to sustain

Synonyms

  • (to maintain):

Noun

主持

  1. host; presenter; anchor (of a TV, radio, or other show); master of ceremonies; toastmaster
  2. chair (of a meeting or conference)
  3. abbot (of a monastery)

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