uk1 zyu2屋主

Jyutpinguk1 zyu2

Yaleūk jyú

名詞Common

Definition

The owner of a house.

colloquialpeoplehome

How it's used

Refers specifically to the person who owns the property, rather than just the person currently living there. It is commonly used in legal or administrative contexts, such as when dealing with property management or rental agreements. While it implies ownership, it is distinct from 業主, which is the more formal term used in real estate and property contracts.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

le1呢gaan1間uk1屋ge3嘅uk1屋zyu2主heoi3去zo2咗leoi5旅hang4行。

The owner of this house has gone on a trip.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊go3個hai6係ne1呢dou6度ge3嘅uk1屋zyu2主aa4呀？

Do you know who the owner of this place is?

Common phrases

wan2搵uk1屋zyu2主

to look for the house owner

uk1屋zyu2主tung4同ji3意

owner's consent

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 屋主 with 房東, which specifically refers to a landlord who rents out a room or property. Use 屋主 when discussing ownership, but use 房東 if you are specifically talking about the person you pay rent to.