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當頭

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See also: 当头

Chinese

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to act as; represent; equal
to act as; represent; equal; should; fitting; suitable; adequate; proper; replace; to be; to hold a position; manage; withstand; when; during; ought; match equally; same; obstruct; just at (a time or place); on the spot; right; just at
 
head; (noun suffix)
trad. (當頭)
simp. (当头)

Etymology 1

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Pronunciation

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Adverb

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當頭

  1. right on someone's head; overhead; head on; in someone's face; directly
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Verb

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當頭

  1. to befall; to happen; to be imminent; to be facing; to be confronting
  2. to put first; to put as a priority; to consider important
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Etymology 2

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Noun

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當頭

  1. pawn; something pawned; collateral; security; pledge