Chinese · Body & Health

tóu

Head

Beginnernoun

Definition

The top part of the body containing the brain and face.

Example

我头有点疼。

My head hurts a little.

Etymology

The character '头' (tóu) is derived from a pictogram that represents the head of a person or animal, and it's a fundamental term used in various contexts related to the body.

How & Where It’s Used

'头' is commonly used both in everyday conversation and in medical contexts, regarded in both formal and informal registers.

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