The word 主宰 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a core idea to create a unified concept of supreme authority. The first character, 主, pictorially derived from a flame in a lamp, carries the inherent meaning of "master" or "primary force". The second, 宰, whose ancient form depicted control under a roof (like a steward or official), contributes the notion of governance, management, or judgment. When placed together, the two ideas merge to form a compound meaning that transcends either alone: 主 provides the sense of ultimate, sovereign primacy, while 宰 adds the active dimension of wielding control, resulting in the concept of "to dominate", "to dictate", or "the dominating force" over a realm or situation.