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对头
duìtóu, duìtou
Description
"对头"有两个读音。读"duìtóu"的时候，意思是对的、正确的，或者两个人合得来。
"对头" has two pronunciations. When pronounced "duìtóu", it means correct, right, or that two people get along well.
读"duìtou"的时候，意思是敌人或者对手。
When pronounced "duìtou", "对头" means enemy or opponent.
Meanings
对头duìtóu
correct; right; on the right track
这个答案不对头。
This answer is incorrect.
对头duìtou
enemy; opponent; adversary
他们两个是老对头。
Those two are old rivals.
对头duìtóu
getting along; on good terms
他们俩很对头，是好朋友。
The two of them get along well and are good friends.
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Notes
- Nuance
read duìtóu it means "correct/right"; read duìtou it means "enemy/rival."
- Etymology
对 (correct/facing) + 头; tone on 头 distinguishes the two meanings.
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