Chinese
zhītóu
Meaning: treetop; tip of a branch
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

枝頭
枝
頭
枝头
枝
头

Example sentences

A few birds are singing on the branches.
幾隻麻雀在枝頭上歡快地唱歌。
几只麻雀在枝头上欢快地唱歌。
A few sparrows are singing happily on the branches.

Usage Notes

Refers to the upper part or tips of tree branches, often where birds perching or flowers blooming.

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