What does 起头 mean in Chinese?

起头 (qǐ tóu) means "to start; at first; beginning" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 起头?

起头 is pronounced "qǐ tóu" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 起头?

起头 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 起头?

起头 is made up of the characters 起, 头. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 起头?

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起头 (qǐ tóu), to start

起头

qǐ tóu

to start; at first; beginning

verb

Traditional: 起頭

Characters in This Word

起头

Definitions

(verb) to start
at first
beginning

Example Sentences

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Related Words

初(chū)· at first

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出道(chū dào)· to make one's first public performance (of an entertainer etc)

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一个巴掌拍不响(yī ge bā zhǎng pāi bù xiǎng)· lit. one palm alone cannot clap (proverb)

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一炮打响(yī pào dǎ xiǎng)· to win instant success (idiom)

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HSK & Exam Info

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