bridge end; bridgehead
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
end of a bridge; area where a bridge meets the land
Refers specifically to the physical structure at either end of a bridge. Often used as a landmark or meeting point.
Wǒ我
men们
zài在
qiáo桥
tóu头
jí集
hé合
。
Let's meet at the end of the bridge.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
qiáo桥
de的
qiáo桥
tóu头
lì立
zhe着
yī一
kuài块
shí石
bēi碑
。
A stone stele stands at the head of this ancient bridge.
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Guò过
le了
qiáo桥
tóu头
，
jiù就
shì是
nà那
ge个
xiǎo小
zhèn镇
le了
。
Once you pass the bridgehead, you'll reach that small town.
Shì士
bīng兵
men们
jiān坚
shǒu守
zài在
qiáo桥
tóu头
，
zǔ阻
zhǐ止
dí敌
rén人
tōng通
guò过
。
The soldiers held their position at the bridgehead, preventing the enemy from crossing.