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回头
huítóu
Description
"回头"最常见的意思是把头转过来，往后面看。
The most common meaning of "回头" is to turn your head around and look backward.
它也可以表示"过一会儿"，比如朋友说"回头见"，意思是等一下再见面。
It can also mean "in a little while," for example, when a friend says "回头见," it means to see you later.
Meanings
回头huítóu
to turn one's head; look back
他回头看了我一眼。
He glanced back at me.
回头huítóu
later; in a while
我回头再给你打电话。
I'll call you back later.
回头huítóu
to repent; turn back from wrongdoing
他知道错了，决定回头。
He realized his mistake and decided to turn back.
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Notes
- Etymology
回 (to return/turn) + 头 (head), literally "turn the head."
- Nuance
回头见 is a casual "see you later," softer than 再见.
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