Chinese dictionary
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v.start; originate
先从我这里起头。
I'll lead off.
大家唱歌,我起头。
Everybody sing. I'll take the lead.
这都是谁起头?
Who started it?
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n.beginning
这本小说的起头写得不错。
The opening of this novel is good.
你刚才说的话我没听清楚,你从起头再说一遍。
I didn't quite catch you. Please repeat it from the beginning.
时下以J起头的名字非常流行。
Currently, names beginning with J are the rage.
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adv.at first; in the beginning; initially
起头她答应过来,后来又改变了主意。
At first she promised to come but later she changed her mind.
起头的章节
beginning chapter
起头有点麻烦,不过很快就安宁了。
There was trouble at first but things were soon quiet.
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prep.same as 起先
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v.take the lead
您这地方就不对,您可别起头了。
Your place is wrong, don't start.
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Word usage
- Separable word"起" and "头" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
你来起个头,大家一起唱。
You take the lead. Let's sing together.
你要给大家起个好头,做好表率。
You should set a good example for everyone.
这件事情已经起了头了,再难也得干下去!
This matter has already begun. No matter how difficult it is, we have to go on!