上头

上头上頭 shàng tóu ㄕㄤˋ ㄊㄡˊ soeng6 tau4 HSK 7-9

  • (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
  • (old) (of a girl on her wedding day) to start wearing one's hair in a bun (rather than a plait)

上头上頭 shàng tou ㄕㄤˋ ˙ㄊㄡ soeng6 tau4 高階級 · Level 4

  • the top; the upper part; (its) surface
  • the authorities; those in charge; the higher-ups

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 上 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我必须赶上头班火车。 I must catch the first train.
  • 你要戴上頭盔來保護你的頭部。 You have to wear a helmet to protect your head.

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