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上头

上頭
shàngtou / shàngtóu
noun #7,531

Meanings

  1. 1 above; on top
  2. 2 the higher-ups; the authorities

Examples

HSK 1
书在桌子上头。
Shū zài zhuōzi shàngtou.
The book is on top of the table.
HSK 2
这是上头的意思。
Zhè shì shàngtou de yìsi.
This is what the higher-ups want.
HSK 5
上头有规定，我们必须执行。
Shàngtou yǒu guīdìng, wǒmen bìxū zhíxíng.
The higher-ups have regulations, we must follow them.

Tips

mistakes
In the position and authority senses 头 is neutral. With a full second tone, 上头 is a separate word: drink going to your head, or a song you cannot stop replaying.

Stroke Order

上 shàng
头 tóu