HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
头 — head
- Reading
- tóu
- Meaning
- head; top; first
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
头 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is tóu and it means head; top; first. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
头 appears in everyday chinese words such as 头 (head), 头 (head) and 头 (head, top, first).
Chinese words containing 头
Frequently asked questions
What does 头 mean in Chinese?
头 means head; top; first in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 头 read?
头 is read tóu. Reading it inside real words — 头 and 头 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 头 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 头 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 头 in a word?
A common word containing 头 is 头 (tóu) — "head". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 头 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 头 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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