Chinese

使

zhǔshǐ
Meaning: to instigate; mastermind
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

主
使

Example sentences

The police have already found out the mastermind behind the scenes.
你猜的沒錯,他果然是真正的幕後主使人。
你猜的没错,他果然是真正的幕后主使人。
You guessed correctly, he really is the true mastermind behind the scenes.
警察正在調查這樁案件的幕後主使者。
警察正在调查这桩案件的幕后主使者。
The police are currently investigating the mastermind behind this case.

Usage Notes

Refers to the person who plots or instigates something, usually negative.

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