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苗头 miáotou first signs

first signs; development (of a situation)

怎么记住“苗头”: 苗 sprouts + 头 head = first signs.

  • HSK 9 级
  • 词语

汉字

用法

  • The first signs / early hint of a trend - 发现问题的苗头 (fāxiàn wèntí de miáotou) to spot the first signs of trouble.
  • Note the light tone miáotou; usually of something bad brewing, caught early so it can be checked.
  • Colloquial; 有苗头 = there are signs; 把问题消灭在萌芽/苗头阶段.