COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 头 is built
Traditional etymology note: 大 (high) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 头 (tóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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tóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tóu / tou
头
head
Common words
tóu fa
头发
hair (on the head)
diǎn tóu
点头
to nod
mán tou
馒头
steamed bun
tái tóu
抬头
to raise one's head; to gain ground; account name, or space for writing the name on checks, bills etc
tóu tòng
头痛
to have a headache
dī tóu
低头
to bow the head; to yield; to give in
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
头
头
头
头
头
头
头
头
LEARNING TIP
Remember 头
Say “tóu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 头
Common words and phrases
tóu fa
hair (on the head)
diǎn tóu
to nod
mán tou
steamed bun
tái tóu
to raise one's head; to gain ground; account name, or space for writing the name on checks, bills etc
tóu tòng
to have a headache
dī tóu
to bow the head; to yield; to give in
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 头?
头 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 头 (tóu) mean?
头 (tóu) means head.
What is the radical of 头?
The radical of 头 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.