Definition
苗头 (miáo tou) refers to early signs or indications of a developing situation, often negative. It is more about observable clues in real-life events, while 兆头 (zhào tou) is a broader omen or portent, often tied to superstition or fate, and can be good or bad.
noun
early signsindications (of a developing situation, often negative)
Examples
- ，苗头。Tā zuìjìn chídào zǎotuì, zhège miáo tou bú tài hǎo.He's been arriving late and leaving early lately — that's not a good sign.
- 苗头，。Jīngjì shàng chūxiàn le tōnghuò péngzhàng de miáo tou, zhèngfǔ bìxū cǎiqǔ cuòshī.Early signs of inflation have appeared in the economy, and the government must take measures.
- 苗头，。Lǎoshī fāxiàn xuéshēng yǒu yànxué de miáo tou, jíshí hé jiāzhǎng gōutōng.The teacher noticed early signs of students losing interest in studying and communicated with parents in time.
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