lái​tou

background

  • created sense approved 来头/來頭 · lái​tou · background — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    lái​tou

    background

    A person's background, connections, or influential backing; status or position

    来 (literal) → 来/來 · lái · to come 头 (bound) → 头/頭 · tou · [noun suffix]

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  • created sense approved 来头/來頭 · lái​tou · motive — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    lái​tou

    motive

    The reason, cause, or motive behind someone's words or actions

    来 (literal) → 来/來 · lái · to come 头 (bound) → 头/頭 · tou · [noun suffix]

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  • created sense approved 来头/來頭 · lái​tou · momentum — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    lái​tou

    momentum

    The force, momentum, or power with which something approaches or breaks out

    来 (literal) → 来/來 · lái · to come 头 (bound) → 头/頭 · tou · [noun suffix]

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  • created sense approved 来头/來頭 · lái​tou · fun — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    lái​tou

    fun

    Interest, fun, or the sense of excitement derived from an activity

    来 (literal) → 来/來 · lái · to come 头 (bound) → 头/頭 · tou · [noun suffix]

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  • created sense approved 来头/來頭 · lái​tou · source of income — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    lái​tou

    source of income

    A source of profit or economic income

    来 (literal) → 来/來 · lái · to come 头 (bound) → 头/頭 · tou · [noun suffix]

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