tau4 bou6頭部头部
Jyutpingtau4 bou6
Yaletàuh bouh
Definition
Head; the part of a person or animal's body above the neck.
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How it's used
While 頭部 is the formal term for the head, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation. Most speakers prefer the simpler word 頭 when talking about body parts or injuries. Using 頭部 often sounds clinical or like a news report, so it is best reserved for medical contexts or formal descriptions.
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He fell and hit his head, luckily he didn't bleed.
Does your head hurt? Do you need to see a doctor?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 頭部 in everyday speech where it sounds overly stiff or detached. In almost all informal situations, simply saying 頭 is more natural and correct.
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Grammar guides
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