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埋头
埋頭
máitóu
1. to immerse oneself in
2. engrossed in sth
3. to lower the head (e.g. to avoid rain)
4. countersunk (of screws, rivets etc)

Character Breakdown

埋
mái
to bury; to conceal; to plant
HSK 6 10 丶
头
tóu
head; chief, boss; first, top
HSK 3 5 丶

Compound Words (1)

埋头苦干
máitóukǔgàn
to bury oneself in work (idiom); to be engrossed in work

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