念头 niàntou thought
thought; idea; intention
How to remember 念头: 念 to think of + 头 head = thought.
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How it is used
- A thought, idea, or urge that pops into one's mind - 我突然有个念头 (wǒ tūrán yǒu ge niàntou) an idea suddenly struck me.
- A momentary notion or impulse (often one you then act on or drop), unlike a reasoned 想法; 打消念头 (drop the idea).
- Spoken; measure word 个; can be good or bad (邪念头 an evil thought).
Example sentences
- 我没有一点退休的念头。 Wǒ méiyǒu yìdiǎn tuìxiū de niàntou.I don't have the slightest intention of retiring.