兆头

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"兆头" (zhàotou) refers to a sign, indication, or omen that suggests something will happen, often used in contexts predicting future events or outcomes. It can be positive or negative depending on the context.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used to describe early signs of changes in situations, such as weather changes, personal attitudes, or results indicating future success or failure.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

"兆头" is often used in spoken and written Chinese to express a somewhat intuitive or observed indication rather than a definite fact. It is more formal than casual slang but common in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with "预兆" (yùzhào), which is more formal and often used in scientific or official contexts.

Example Sentences

The results of this exam are a good sign of his hard work.

The weather forecast says it will be windy; this might be a sign of a storm.

His attitude has changed; it seems there is a sign of reconciliation.