No. 683 in Chinese
主持
To host or preside.
In a sentence
今天的会议由张老师主持。
Today's meeting is hosted by Teacher Zhang.
Here, '主持' is used as a verb to mean 'to host or preside over' an event or gathering.
他对这个栏目播视的主持很出色。
His anchoring of this TV program is excellent.
In this sentence, '主持' is used as a noun indicating 'the act of hosting or anchoring', specifically referring to TV programs or shows.
学校选出了新一届学生会主持人。
The school elected a new student council chairperson.
Here, '主持人' uses '主持' as part of a compound noun, meaning 'chairperson or host' of an event or organization.
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