黑手 (hēi shǒu) — evil backstage manipulator; hidden instigator of malicious schemes
Definition
Literally 'black hand' — refers to the unseen person secretly orchestrating wrongdoing from behind the scenes. Always carries a negative, conspiratorial sense; do not use for ordinary helpers or partners.
noun
evil backstage manipulatorhidden instigator of malicious schemes
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 黑手。Jǐng fāng huái yí zhè qǐ zhà piàn àn bèi hòu yǒu hēi shǒu cāo zòng.The police suspect an evil backstage manipulator is behind this fraud case.
- ，黑手。Bié kàn tā zài qián tái wēi xiào, tā cái shì zhēn zhèng de hēi shǒu.Don't be fooled by his smile on the front stage; he's the real evil backstage manipulator.
- 黑手。Gōng sī lǐ de fǔ bài wèn tí jù shuō yǔ yí gè hēi shǒu yǒu guān.The corruption problem in the company is said to be related to an evil backstage manipulator.
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