点头

diǎn tóu
HSK 2Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

v
The action is a small, quick downward movement of the head. It is a common, non-verbal gesture for agreement or acknowledgment.
to nod (one's head) as a gesture indicating consent, approval, understanding, or greeting.
头微微向下一动，表示允许、赞成、领会或打招呼。
Words:
微微点头点头称赞点头之交点头哈腰点头称是
Synonyms:
颔首拍板认同认可肯定
Antonyms:
摇头拒绝否定
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)看(kàn)了(le)看(kàn)计(jì)划(huà)书(shū)，然后点头(hòu)表(diǎn)示(tóu)同(biǎo)意(shì)。(tóng)
    He looked over the proposal and then nodded in agreement.
  2. 我(wǒ)向(xiàng)他(tā)微(wēi)微(wēi)点(diǎn)头(tóu)，打了个(le)招(gè)呼(dǎ)。(zhāo)
    I nodded slightly to him as a greeting.
  3. 老(lǎo)师(shī)讲(jiǎng)完(wán)重(zhòng)点(diǎn)，同学们都点(xué)头(men)表(dōu)示(diǎn)明(tóu)白(biǎo)了(shì)。(míng)
    After the teacher explained the key points, all the students nodded to show they understood.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
diǎn点

point; dot; spot

HSK 2
tóu头

head