How common it is
点头 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say diǎntóu slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
点头是表示同意或理解的一种方式。在日常生活中，当你听到别人说话时，如果想表达你同意他们的观点或者已经听懂了对方的话，就可以点头。
diǎntóu shì bǐng de yí gè fāng shì . zài rì cháng shēn qū lǐ , nǐ kàn dào tā rén shuō huà shí , ruò xiǎng bǐng de nǐ tóng yì tā men de guān diǎn huò yǐ jīng tīng dǒng le duì fāng de huá , jiù kě yǐ diǎntóu 。
Nodding is a way to show agreement or understanding. In daily life, when you hear someone speaking and want to express that you agree with their views or have understood what the other person said, you can nod.
Context note
点头常见于日常对话中，比如在课堂上、家庭聚会或是朋友间的聊天。
diǎntóu jìncān yú rì cháng huà dá zhōng , bǐrú zài kǎotáng shàng 、 jiātíng jùhuì huò shì péngyǒu jiān de lián tiān 。
Nodding is commonly seen in daily conversations, such as in classrooms, family gatherings, or between friends.
5 examples
老师点头同意了。
lǎo shī diǎn tóu tóng yì le。
The teacher nodded to agree.
妈妈点点头表示满意。
mā ma diǎn diǎn tóu biǎo shì mǎn yì。
Mom nodded to show she was satisfied.
他点了点头，表示理解。
tā diǎn le diǎn tóu， biǎo shì lǐ jiě。
He nodded, showing he understood.
点头是礼貌的反应。
diǎn tóu shì lǐ mào de fǎn yìng。
Nodding is a polite response.
我点点头，表示我已经听懂了。
wǒ diǎn diǎn tóu， biǎo shì wǒ yǐ jīng tīng dǒng le。
I nodded to show I had understood.
5 mini stories
老师问小明问题，小明点头回答。
lǎo shī wèn xiǎo míng wèn tí， xiǎo míng diǎn tóu huí dá。
The teacher asked Xiao Ming a question, and Xiao Ming nodded in response.
妈妈在厨房做饭，爸爸点头表示同意。
mā ma zài chú fáng zuò fàn， bà ba diǎn tóu biǎo shì tóng yì。
Mom was cooking in the kitchen, and Dad nodded to agree.
朋友问你是否愿意参加活动，你点头表示愿意。
péng yǒu wèn nǐ shì fǒu yuàn yì cān jiā huó dòng， nǐ diǎn tóu biǎo shì yuàn yì。
When a friend asks if you're willing to join an activity, you nod to show your willingness.
老师表扬学生，学生点点头感谢。
lǎo shī biǎo yáng xué shēng， xué shēng diǎn diǎn tóu gǎn xiè。
The teacher praised the student, and the student nodded in gratitude.
妈妈问小红是否完成作业，小红点头表示完成了。
mā ma wèn xiǎo hóng shì fǒu wán chéng zuò yè， xiǎo hóng diǎn tóu biǎo shì wán chéng le。
Mom asked Xiao Hong if she had finished her homework, and Xiao Hong nodded to confirm it.