重头

重頭

zhòngtóu

adjective #15,497

Meanings

1 main; most important; essential
2 important part

Characters

heavy; important

Examples

HSK 3

这是会议的重头内容。

Zhè shì huìyì de zhòngtóu nèiróng.

This is the main content of the meeting.

HSK 7-9

今晚的重头戏是压轴表演。

Jīnwǎn de zhòngtóuxì shì yāzhòu biǎoyǎn.

Tonight's highlight is the grand finale.

Tips

usage

Most commonly seen in 重头戏 (highlight/main event). Note: there is also a reading chóngtóu meaning 'anew/from the beginning,' which is a different word.

mistakes

Don't confuse 重头 (main/important) with 重头 (anew/from the beginning). Context determines the reading.

Stroke Order

重 zhòng

头 tóu