Definition
魔头 refers to an exceptionally wicked or cruel person, often the chief villain in martial arts novels, fantasy stories, or real-world contexts. The 魔 part means 'demon' or 'evil', and 头 means 'head' or 'leader', so together it emphasizes a person who is both evil and in a position of power or leadership. It carries a strong negative connotation and is more literary or dramatic than everyday words for 'tyrant' or 'devil'.
n.
tyrantdespot (a cruel and oppressive ruler or leader)fienddevil (an extremely evil person, often a villain in fiction)
Examples
- 魔头，。Zhège mó tóu tǒngzhì le nàge guójiā shù shí nián, bǎixìng kǔ bù kān yán.This tyrant ruled that country for decades, causing the people unbearable suffering.
- ，魔头、。Zài xiǎoshuō lǐ, mó tóu zǒng shì wǔgōng gāo qiáng, xīn hěn shǒu là.In novels, the fiend always has great martial arts skills and is ruthless.
- 魔头，。Rénmen bǎ tā chēng wéi jīnróng jiè de mó tóu, yīnwèi tā yòng fēifǎ shǒuduàn zhuànqǔ bàolì.People call him a devil in the financial world because he made huge profits through illegal means.
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