上头
上头
shàng tóu
(of alcohol) to go to one's head; (old) (of a bride-to-be) to bind one's hair into a bun; (of a prostitute) to receive a patron for the first time
Traditional: 上頭
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- (of alcohol) to go to one's head
- (old) (of a bride-to-be) to bind one's hair into a bun
- (of a prostitute) to receive a patron for the first time
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New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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