点头

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diǎn tóu
Meaning: nod head
Example
他点了点头表示同意。
dian tou

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点头 (diǎn tóu) meaning in English
diǎntóu

点头 (diǎn tóu) means to nod the head, typically as a gesture of agreement, acknowledgment, or recognition. It is distinct from other forms of head movement, such as shaking the head (摇头, yáo tóu), which signifies disagreement.

The character 点 (diǎn) originally meant

💬 Example Sentences

他点了点头表示同意。
dian tou
He nodded his head to show agreement.
她对他的建议点了点头。
dian tou
She nodded at his suggestion.

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