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From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「罪魁禍首」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.

Introducing the idiom 「罪魁禍首」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Kui: The leader. The leader of evil crimes.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zuì kuí huò shǒu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jeui6 fui1 wo6 sau2

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.