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念头

念頭
niàntou
noun HSK 7-9 #5,016

Measure Word

一个念头 gè

Meanings

  1. 1 thought
  2. 2 idea
  3. 3 intention

Examples

HSK 5
他突然冒出一个奇怪的念头。
Tā tūrán mào chū yīgè qíguài de niàntou.
A strange thought suddenly popped into his head.
HSK 5
她从来没有过放弃的念头。
Tā cónglái méiyǒu guò fàngqì de niàntou.
She has never had the thought of giving up.
HSK 7-9
你打消了这个念头没有？
Nǐ dǎxiāo le zhègè niàntou méiyǒu?
Have you given up on this idea?

Tips

usage
念头 refers to a fleeting thought or passing idea, often one that comes and goes. Compare with 想法 which is a more considered opinion or idea.
memory
念 (think/miss) + 头 (head) - a thought that pops up in your head.

Stroke Order

念 niàn
头 tóu