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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。

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。

Meanings

回头huítóu

to turn one's head; look back

他回头看了我一眼。

回头huítóu

later; in a while

我回头再给你打电话。

回头huítóu

to repent; turn back from wrongdoing

他知道错了,决定回头。

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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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