矛头 máotóu spearhead
spearhead; barb; an attack or criticism
How to remember 矛头: 矛 spear + 头 head = spearhead.
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How it is used
- Literally a spear-point; figuratively the thrust of criticism or attack - 把矛头指向管理层 (bǎ máotóu zhǐxiàng guǎnlǐcéng) to direct the criticism at management.
- Almost always metaphorical, in the frame 矛头指向/对准 (aim the attack at). Common in news and commentary.