Definition
一头 has three distinct senses: a quantifier for animals (一头牛), a noun for one end/side of a physical object (绳子的一头), and an adverb meaning 'headlong, directly, without stopping' (一头冲进去). As an adverb, it contrasts with 一口气 (in one go, focusing on continuity) and 径直 (directly, focusing on a straight path). As a noun, it contrasts with 一面 (one side/aspect), which is more abstract.
noun
(quantifier phrase) used for certain domestic animals or large creatures: one animala head (e.g., 一头牛, 一头大象)one end (of a stick, rope, etc.)one side (of an issue)
adverb
headlongdirectlywithout stopping
Examples
- 一头。Zhè tóu niú shì nóngmín jiā de yī tóu.This cow is one head from the farmer's home.
- 。Shéngzi de yì yī tóu jì zài shù shàng.One end of the rope is tied to the tree.
- 一头。Tā yī tóu chōng jìn le fángjiān.He rushed headlong into the room.
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