pī​tóu

straight on the head

  • created sense approved 劈头/劈頭 · pī​tóu · straight on the head — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    劈头 / 劈頭

    pī​tóu

    straight on the head

    Right on the head or face, often used to describe a sudden or rude physical movement or outburst.

    劈 (bound) → 劈 · pī · directly toward 头 (literal) → 头/頭 · tóu · head

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  • created sense approved 劈头/劈頭 · pī​tóu · at the very start — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    劈头 / 劈頭

    pī​tóu

    at the very start

    Right from the beginning; at the very outset or right off the bat.

    劈 (bound) → 劈 · pī · directly toward 头 (literal) → 头/頭 · tóu · top

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