掉头

掉头掉頭 diào tóu ㄉㄧㄠˋ ㄊㄡˊ diu6 tau4 HSK 7-9

  • to turn one's head
  • to turn round
  • to turn about

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 掉 (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

  • 我们掉头吧! Let's turn back.
  • 他开始掉头发了。 He is beginning to lose his hair.
  • 別太操心了,不然會掉頭髮的。 Don't worry too much, or you'll go bald.

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