Chinese
tóu
Meaning: head; top; beginning
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

我的頭很痛。
我的头很痛。
My head hurts a lot.
這張椅子是用木頭做的。
This chair is made of wood.
他搖頭表示不知道。
He shook his head to indicate he didn't know.
醫生檢查了他的骨頭。
The doctor examined his bones.
他探出頭來看外面發生了什麼。
He leaned his head out to see what was happening outside.

Usage Notes

Refers to the body part or the top/start of something.

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