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扭头

niǔ tóu
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. to turn one's head
  2. 2. to turn around

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Usage notes

Collocations

扭头 is often used with 就 (e.g., 扭头就走) to emphasize the immediacy of turning one's head and leaving, conveying a sudden or determined action.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 扭头 (niǔtóu, to turn one's head) with 回头 (huítóu, to turn one's head back or return). 扭头 often implies turning aside, while 回头 specifically means looking or turning backward.

Example Sentences

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扭头 看了看窗外。
He turned his head to look out the window.

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