Definition
对头 is a colloquial stative verb meaning 'to be correct, to be on the right track, or to be normal/proper.' It often appears in the negative form 不对头 to indicate something is wrong or off — in a situation, relationship, or physical state. You can use it to comment that things are going smoothly (这事对头) or to ask if something seems amiss.
v.p.
(of a situation or relationship) to be on the right trackto be normal and proper
Examples
- 对头，。Zhè jiàn shì bú tài duì tou, wǒmen yào xiǎoxīn.This matter isn't quite right — we need to be careful.
- 对头，。Tāmen liǎng rén de guānxi hěn duì tou, hézuò de hěn yúkuài.Their relationship is on good terms; they work together happily.
- 对头，。Yīqiè dōu hěn duì tou, nǐ búyòng dānxīn.Everything is fine — you don't need to worry.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.