Definitions
- 1. to take charge of
- 2. to manage or direct
- 3. to preside over
- 4. to stand for (justice etc)
- 5. to host (a TV or radio program etc)
- 6. (TV) anchor
Word relationships
Related words
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Common mistakes
主持 is used for presiding over meetings, hosting shows, or upholding principles. It is not used for organizing an event logistically; use 组织 instead.
Cultural notes
In professional contexts, 主持人 is the standard term for a host or emcee, whereas 主播 specifically refers to a news anchor or live-streamer.
Example Sentences
1 shown凱利 主持 新聞部門。
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