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头 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
head; hair style; the top
suffix for nouns
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hair
to nod
to raise one's head
to have a headache
to bow the head
to turn round
street
steamed bun
inside
slow-witted
stone
bone
Notice where 头 sits in each complete thought.
You've cut my hair too short.
Source: Tatoeba #1767731 · CC BY 2.0 FRAll the toys are made of wood.
Source: Tatoeba #10182804 · CC BY 2.0 FRI saw a girl with long hair.
Source: Tatoeba #332523 · CC BY 2.0 FRDavid has been growing his hair for years.
Source: Tatoeba #12569617 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.