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首
shǒu
Description
“首”有几个意思。它可以指人的头，也可以表示第一、最重要的，还可以用来数诗和歌，比如“一首歌”。
"首" has several meanings. It can refer to a person's head, indicate the first or most important, and can also be used to count poems and songs, such as "一首歌".
Meanings
首shǒu
measure word for songs and poems
我很喜欢这首歌。
I really like this song.
首shǒu
first; chief; head (leading)
他是我们公司的首席。
He is the chief of our company.
首shǒu
head (of the body)
他低下了首。
He bowed his head.
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Notes
- Nuance
as a measure word 首 is used only for songs, poems and music.
- Etymology
originally a pictograph of a head; extended to mean 'first' or 'leader'.
In videos
“那可是正经山西大学法律系海首毕业的”
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