回头 huítóu to turn round
to turn round; to turn one's head; later; by and by
How to remember 回头: 回 return + 头 head = to turn round.
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How it is used
- Literally to turn one's head/around - 回头看 (huítóu kàn) look back over your shoulder.
- Colloquial time sense: 'later, in a bit' - 回头再说 (huítóu zài shuō) let's talk later. Also 回头客 = a repeat customer.
Example sentences
- 回头看！ Huítóu kàn!Look back!