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上头
上頭
shàngtóu
1. (of alcohol) to go to one's head
2. (old) (of a married-to-be girl) to bind one's hair into a bun
3. (of a prostitute) to receive a patron for the first time

Character Breakdown

上
shàng
above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
HSK 1 3 丶
头
tóu
head; chief, boss; first, top
HSK 3 5 丶

Alternate Entries

上头
shàngtou
above / on top of / on the surface of

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