头
Meaning:
head; chief, boss; first, top
HSK 2
Frequency:
#1556
Pinyin:
tóu
Strokes:
5
Radical:
大
How to Write 头 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "头" in Chinese
The Chinese character 头 (tóu) means "head; chief, boss; first, top". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 头 include: 一头, 上头, 上头.
📚 Words and Phrases with 头
Common words containing this character
一头
one head
HSK 2
上头
(of alcohol, love etc) to go to one's head; (of an idea, a song etc) to get into one's head; to capture one's attention
HSK 2
上头
the top; the upper part; (its) surface
HSK 2
下头
(slang) (of a person or manner) off-putting
HSK 2
丫头
girl
HSK 2
乳头
nipple
HSK 2
人头
person
HSK 2
仰头
to raise one's head
HSK 2
低头
to bow the head
HSK 2
来头
cause
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: high
Semantic component: 大
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "头"?
- The pinyin is tóu
- How many strokes does "头" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "头" mean?
- head; chief, boss; first, top
- What is the radical of "头"?
- The radical is "大"