English–Chinese

“mastermind” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhēi shǒu

Example

别让黑手破坏我们的计划。bié ràng hēi shǒu pò huài wǒ men de jì huà

Don't let the mastermind ruin our plan.

Illustration for 黑手 (mastermind)

How to say “mastermind” in Chinese

“Mastermind” in Chinese is 黑手 (hēi shǒu).

A concealed force guides what happens while remaining outside the spotlight.

Full entry for 黑手: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 黑手

警方怀疑他是幕后黑手。jǐng fāng huái yí tā shì mù hòu hēi shǒu

The police suspect he is the mastermind behind the scenes.

Tips for using 黑手

  • The term fits reports and criticism especially well, but it can sound overly dramatic when used for ordinary planning.

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