头
头
Character Breakdown
Components: 丶 + 大
A dot above a big person — the head
Details
| Stroke Count | 5 |
| Radical | 大 (#37 — big) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #123 most common |
Words Containing 头
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 头发 | tóufa | Hair | HSK 3 |
| 骨头 | gǔtou | Bone | HSK 5 |
| 木头 | mùtou | wood | HSK 5 |
| 石头 | shítou | stone | HSK 5 |
| 馒头 | mántou | Steamed buns | HSK 5 |
| 锄头 | chútou | hoe | HSK 6 |
| 从头 | cóngtóu | from the beginning | HSK 6 |
| 到头 | dàotóu | to the end, to come to an end | HSK 6 |
| 低头 | dītóu | to bow one's head | HSK 6 |
| 点头 | diǎntóu | to nod one's head | HSK 6 |
| 掉头 | diàotóu | to turn around | HSK 6 |
| 额头 | étou | forehead | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 头 mean in Chinese?
头 is a Chinese character with the radical 大.
How many strokes does 头 have?
The Chinese character 头 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
What is the radical of 头?
The radical of 头 is 大 (big, Kangxi radical #37).