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黑手

hēi shǒu
a vicious person manipulating sb. or sth. from behind the scenes
noun

Individual characters

黑hēi · black, dark
HSK 2
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手shǒu · hand›

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Example Sentences

他是一个黑手,操纵着整个组织。
tāshì yígè hēishǒu , cāozòng zháo zhěnggè zǔzhī 。
He is a black hand, manipulating the entire organization.
警察发现了这个黑手的真实身份。
jǐngchá fāxiàn le zhègè hēishǒu de zhēnshí shēnfèn 。
The police discovered the true identity of this black hand.
在这个故事中,黑手一直在暗中行动。
zài zhègè gùshì zhōng , hēishǒu yīzhízài ànzhōng xíngdòng 。
In this story, the black hand has been acting behind the scenes.

Words with similar meanings

幕后黑手mùhòuhēishǒu
behind-the-scenes manipulator
This term is more specific, emphasizing the secretive nature of manipulation.
操控者cāokòngzhě
manipulator
This is a more general term for someone who controls or influences others.

Words Starting With 黑

黑板hēi bǎn
"blackboard

Words Ending With 手

握手wò shǒu
to shake hands
对手duì shǒu
opponent; adversary; match
凶手xiōng shǒu
assailant; murderer; assassin
分手fēn shǒu
to split up; to break up
动手dòng shǒu
to hit with hands or fists; to start work; to touch

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