Chinese word

主持

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǔ chí

Meaning

  • verbhost

Example

今晚晚会由我主持。jīn wǎn wǎn huì yóu wǒ zhǔ chí

Tonight's party will be hosted by me.

Illustration for 主持 (host)

More examples

他在电视台主持节目。tā zài diàn shì tái zhǔ chí jié mù

He hosts a program at a television station.

Core concept

Taking the central role that keeps a shared event or discussion moving, with people and timing aligned.

Common phrases

  • 主持晚会zhǔ chí wǎn huì

    host a party

  • 主持会议zhǔ chí huì yì

    host a meeting

  • 主持节目zhǔ chí jié mù

    host a program

Similar words

举行jǔ xíng: Holding a meeting, event, or activity and making it take place.
组织zǔ zhī: Organizing people or tasks so that their preparation and operation run smoothly.
安排ān pái: Deciding the time, order, or placement of tasks and things in advance.
主办zhǔ bàn: Taking responsibility for preparing and carrying out an event or activity.

Definition in Chinese

表示承担组织、协调各方并推动活动或讨论按计划进行的动词biǎo shì chéng dān zǔ zhī xié tiáo gè fāng bìng tuī dòng huó dòng huò tǎo lùn àn jì huà jìn xíng de dòng cí

Word origin

The compound 主 (zhǔ, "main") + 持 (chí, "hold") evokes holding the central role in an organized event or discussion.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often link hosting with welcoming guests, but this verb centers on directing the schedule, speakers, and flow of an event or discussion.

Other meanings

  • manageverb
  • coordinateverb

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