来头

來頭

láitóu

noun #14,306

Meanings

1 background
2 origin
3 reason
4 connections

Characters

to come; origin

head; origin; aspect

Examples

这个人来头不小。

Zhège rén láitóu bù xiǎo.

This person has quite a powerful background.

这件事肯定有来头。

Zhè jiàn shì kěndìng yǒu láitóu.

There must be a reason behind this.

Tips

usage

来头不小 is a common expression meaning 'has a powerful background / important connections.' It implies someone or something is more significant than they appear.

Stroke Order

来 lái

头 tóu