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点头

點頭
diǎn tóu
HSK 5
to nod
verb

Example Sentences

他听到问题后点头表示同意。
tā tīngdào wèntí hòu diǎntóu biǎoshì tóngyì 。
He nodded to show his agreement after hearing the question.
老师问我们是否明白，大家都点头了。
lǎoshī wèn wǒmen shìfǒu míngbái ， dàjiā dū diǎntóu le 。
The teacher asked us if we understood, and everyone nodded.
他点头表示他会参加聚会。
tā diǎntóu biǎoshì tā huì cānjiā jùhuì 。
He nodded to indicate that he would attend the gathering.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

示意shìyì
to gesture
This term emphasizes a non-verbal signal, which can encompass more than just nodding, often implying a broader range of communication.
点头同意diǎntóutóngyì
to nod in agreement
This phrase is more specific, highlighting that the nodding is explicitly for expressing agreement.

Words Starting With 点

点心diǎn xin
light refreshments; pastry; dimsum (in Cantonese cooking); dessert
点缀diǎn zhuì
to decorate; an ornament; to adorn; only for show

Words Ending With 头

劲头jìn tóu
enthusiasm; zeal; vigor; strength
口头kǒu tóu
oral; verbal
水龙头shuǐ lóng tóu
faucet; tap
码头mǎ tóu
dock; pier; wharf
镜头jìng tóu
camera shot (in a movie etc); scene

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Common Communication Phrases
Polite expressions, apologies, congratulatory phrases, and casual chat.
Body Language & Gestures
Nodding, shaking hands, bowing, eye contact, cultural mannerisms.
HSK 5
All words for the HSK 5 test

Individual Characters

HSK 1
点diǎn
drop (of liquid), stain, spot
头tóu
lead, head