duìtóu

对头

Word · AdjectiveTraditional對頭

correct; normal; get along

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Meanings

3 senses · 9 examples
1.

adjective

correct; suitable; appropriate

Used to describe actions, methods, or ideas that are right for the situation.

Zhè这
ge个
fāng方
fǎ法
hěn很
duì对
tóu头
 ,
wǒ我
men们
shì试
shì试
ba吧
 。

This method is quite correct; let's try it.

Nǐ你
shuō说
de的
huà话
bù不
duì对
tóu头
 ,
xū需
yào要
zài再
kǎo考
lǜ虑
 。

What you said isn't right; you need to reconsider.

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Lù路
zi子
duì对
tóu头
 ,
jiù就
néng能
shǎo少
zǒu走
wān弯
lù路
 。

If the path is correct, you can avoid taking detours.

2.

adjective

normal; in a normal state

Often used in negative constructions ('不…') to indicate something is wrong or abnormal, especially about a person's state or appearance.

Tā他
jīn今
tiān天
shuō说
huà话
bù不
duì对
jìn劲
 ,
kǒng恐
pà怕
yǒu有
xīn心
shì事
 。

The way he's speaking today isn't quite right; perhaps he has something on his mind.

Zhè这
jī机
qì器
xiǎng响
shēng声
bù不
duì对
tóu头
 ,
děi得
zhǎo找
rén人
lái来
xiū修
 。

The sound from this machine isn't right; we need to call someone to fix it.

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Wǒ我
jué觉
de得
wèi味
dào道
yǒu有
diǎn点
bù不
duì对
tóu头
 。

I think the taste is a bit off.

3.

adjective

compatible; get along well

Describes interpersonal compatibility, typically used in negative constructions ('不…') to indicate a clash in personality or temperament.

Tā他
men们
liǎ俩
xìng性
gé格
bù不
duì对
tóu头
 ,
zǒng总
chǎo吵
jià架
 。

Their personalities don't mesh; they're always arguing.

Xīn新
lái来
de的
tóng同
shì事
gēn跟
dà大
huǒ伙
ér儿
tǐng挺
duì对
tóu头
de的
 。

The new colleague gets along quite well with everyone.

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Wǒ我
men们
pí脾
qì气
duì对
tóu头
 ,
hé合
zuò作
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
shùn顺
lì利
 。

Our temperaments are compatible, so our collaboration goes smoothly.