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The word "主持人" is formed by combining three characters: 主 (zhǔ), meaning "main" or "host"; 持 (chí), meaning "to hold" or "to manage"; and 人 (rén), meaning "person". Together, they create a compound word where 主 modifies the action implied by 持, and 人 specifies the agent, resulting in a literal meaning of "person who holds the main role", referring to a host or presenter.

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他是晚会的主持人。

Tā shì wǎnhuì de zhǔchírén.

He is the host of the evening party.

这位电视主持人很有名。

Zhè wèi diànshì zhǔchírén hěn yǒumíng.

This TV host is very famous.

主持人正在介绍今天的节目。

Zhǔchírén zhèngzài jièshào jīntiān de jiémù.

The host is introducing today's program.

主持人微笑着向观众问好。

Zhǔchírén wēixiào zhe xiàng guānzhòng wènhǎo.

The host smiled and greeted the audience.

作为一名优秀的主持人，她必须反应敏捷且口齿清晰。

Zuòwéi yī míng yōuxiù de zhǔchírén, tā bìxū fǎnyìng mǐnjié qiě kǒuchǐ qīngxī.

As an excellent host, she must be quick-witted and articulate.

Word Definition - 主持人

zhǔ chí rén host; master of ceremonies; (TV or radio) presenter; anchor; (Tw) (research project) principal investigator (PI); program director

Individual Character Details

主 zhǔ
持 chí
人 rén