上头
shàngtóu, shàngtou
Description
“上头”有几个意思。最早是指喝酒以后头晕、脸红。
"上头" has several meanings. Originally, it referred to dizziness and flushed face after drinking alcohol.
现在年轻人常用它来说自己太激动、太上瘾，一时冲动做了什么事。
Nowadays, young people often use it to say they are too excited or addicted, acting impulsively.
Meanings
上头shàngtóu
(of alcohol) to go to one's head; make dizzy
这酒后劲大，喝两杯就上头了。
This liquor is strong; two drinks and you get drunk.
上头shàngtóu
(slang) to get carried away, hyped or addicted
这首歌太上头了，我一直在听。
This song is so catchy, I've been listening to it nonstop.
上头shàngtou
above; the higher authorities; upper level
上头有命令，我们只能照做。
There are orders from above; we can only comply.
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Notes
- Nuance
the slang sense (getting hyped/addicted) is very common online among young people.
- Etymology
literally 'to the head' — the feeling of alcohol or excitement rising to your head.
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