上头

• 拼音: shàng tou
• 汉字拆解: 上 = 一 + 卜 (above); 头 = 大 + 一 (head)

含义

The top; superiors; headquarters. Informally refers to higher authorities or those above in a hierarchy.

In informal speech, 上头 often means one's superiors or the leadership. It can also literally mean 'on top' (spatial). In slang, it can describe being intoxicated or overly excited.

例句

1. 上头已经批准了这个项目的预算。
2. 这件事要等上头的指示才能推进。
3. 他喝了两杯就有点上头了。

用法指南

语境: workplace, colloquial

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这个决定得上头拍板，我做不了主。(This decision needs to be approved by the higher-ups; it's not my call.)
• 喝了点酒，有些上头，早点回去休息吧。(Had a bit to drink, feeling a little light-headed — let's head home early.)

错误说法

• 在正式文件中用上头 — use 上级 or 领导 in formal written contexts

起源与历史

上 (above) + 头 (head/top) — the top or those at the top

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal