tau4 deng2頭頂头顶
Jyutpingtau4 deng2
Yaletàuh déng
Definition
The top of the head; the highest part of the head.
colloquialbody
How it's used
Native speakers frequently add the location marker 嘅上面 or 度 after this word to clarify the exact position. It is often used when discussing hair loss, sun exposure, or balancing objects on one's head. Unlike the general word 頭, this specifically targets the highest point of the skull.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
There is something on top of your head.
Related words
Common phrases
the crown of the head
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the whole head; it is strictly limited to the crown or the very top surface. For the head in general, simply use 頭.
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Grammar guides
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