从头

• Pinyin: cóng tóu
• Desglose de hanzi: 从 = from; 头 = head, beginning

Significado

Desde el principio; desde cero.

Used when something needs to be redone, restarted, or explained from the beginning. Common in contexts of telling stories, learning, or starting projects over. Can imply both a fresh start or having to redo work.

Ejemplos

1. 代码出了问题，只好删掉从头再写。
2. 这件事太复杂，你从头给我讲一遍吧。
3. 既然之前的方案被否决了，我们就从头设计一个新的。

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday, work, storytelling

Tono: practical

Correcto

• 让我从头说起。(Let me start from the beginning.)
• 这部电影要从头看才能看懂。(You need to watch this movie from the beginning to understand it.)

Incorrecto

• 从头结束 (Contradictory — 从头 means beginning, 结束 means end)

Origen e historia

Compound of 从 (from) + 头 (head, beginning). Literally 'from the head/start,' indicating the very beginning.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal