diǎn tóu
nod
他点了点头，表示同意。
tā diǎnle diǎn tóu, biǎoshì tóngyì.
He nodded to show his agreement.
我点了点头，表示理解。
wǒ diǎnle diǎn tóu, biǎoshì lǐjiě.
I nodded to show my understanding.
她点了点头，表示感谢。
tā diǎnle diǎn tóu, biǎoshì gǎnxiè.
She nodded to show her gratitude.
摇头 (yáotóu)
shake one's head
摆手 (bǎishǒu)
wave one's hand
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The Chinese word 点头 (tóu diǎn) literally means "head nod" and is used to express agreement, approval, or understanding. It is composed of two characters: 头 (tóu), meaning "head," and 点 (diǎn), meaning "to nod." The character 点 can also be used as a verb meaning "to dot" or "to mark," and in the context of 点头, it refers to the action of nodding one's head. The combination of these two characters creates a vivid and intuitive representation of the physical gesture of nodding, making it easy for learners to grasp its meaning.
