How do you pronounce 上头 in Pinyin?

The character 上头 is pronounced "shàng tóu / shàng tou" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 上头?

上头 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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上头

Q: What does 上头 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 上头 (shàng tóu / shàng tou) translates to "(shàng tóu) (of alcohol) to go to one's head; (old) (of a bride-to-be) to bind one's hair into a bun; (of a prostitute) to receive a patron for the first time | (shàng tou) above; on top of; on the surface of". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

shàng tóu / shàng tou

HSK 7

English Meaning

(shàng tóu) (of alcohol) to go to one's head; (old) (of a bride-to-be) to bind one's hair into a bun; (of a prostitute) to receive a patron for the first time | (shàng tou) above; on top of; on the surface of

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