hēi​shǒu HSK7

malign agent

  • created sense approved 黑手 · hēi​shǒu · malign agent — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    黑手

    hēi​shǒu

    malign agent

    a person or organization that secretly manipulates others or carries out shady activities from behind the scenes

    黑 (literal) → 黑 · hēi · wicked 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · agent

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  • created sense approved 黑手 · hēi​shǒu · mechanic — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    黑手

    hēi​shǒu

    mechanic

    (Taiwan) a mechanic, technician, or blue-collar manual laborer (so named because their hands are often stained with grease or oil)

    黑 (literal) → 黑 · hēi · black 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · agent

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