主持
zhǔchí
to host; to preside over; to chair
Every meaning
zhǔchí
- to host; to preside over; to chair
- host; emcee (short for 主持人)
- to uphold (justice)
Its characters
- 主zhǔmaster; owner; host
- 持chíto hold; to grasp (as in 手持)
Words with 主
Words with 持
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).