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拥有者
yōng yǒu zhě
What does "拥有者" mean in English?
owner这栋大楼的拥有者是谁？
Who is the owner of this building?
How to use "拥有者" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
A person or entity that possesses or has legal title to something.
这家公司的拥有者决定出售旗下的子公司。
The owner of the company decided to sell its subsidiary.
这幅画的拥有者已经去世多年。
The owner of this painting passed away many years ago.
Commonly used in legal, business, and property contexts.
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
In casual conversation, 老板 (lǎobǎn, boss) or 主人 (zhǔrén, master) might be used informally, but 拥有者 is the correct term for legal ownership.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
Always use 拥有者 in legal documents to specify ownership rights. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'possessor of knowledge'—use 持有人 (holder) instead.
Word Origin
拥有 (yōng yǒu) means 'to possess' or 'to have,' and 者 (zhě) is a suffix denoting a person or entity that performs an action. The compound word emerged in Modern Chinese to describe legal or formal ownership.
Usage Notes
拥有者 is more formal than 所有者 and is often used in legal or business documents. It emphasizes legal possession rather than mere control.
Word Breakdown
拥有
to possess, to have
verb者
a person or entity that performs an action
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