回头

• 拼音: huí tóu
• 汉字拆解: 回 = to turn/return; 头 = head

含义

Later; in a while; to turn one's head. Used to indicate doing something at a later time.

As an adverb, means 'later' or 'in a while,' often used casually to postpone something. Literally means to turn one's head back. Can also mean to change one's ways or turn back from a wrong path.

例句

1. 我现在有点忙，回头再给你打电话。
2. 这件事回头再说吧，我们先解决眼前的问题。
3. 她回头看了一眼，发现有人在跟踪她。

用法指南

语境: everyday, conversation, postponement

语气: casual

正确说法

• 回头见！(See you later!)
• 回头我请你吃饭。(I'll treat you to a meal later.)

错误说法

• 回头我立刻做 (回头 implies doing it later, not immediately — just say 我立刻做 or 我马上做)

起源与历史

Compound of 回 (to turn) + 头 (head), literally meaning to turn one's head, extended to mean 'later.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal