搞头 (gǎo tóu) — (colloquial) potential for gain; point; worth

Definition

A colloquial noun used mainly in 有/没 to ask whether something (a job, deal, project) is worth doing — 'is there any point / potential gain in it?' Mostly spoken, not written.

noun
(colloquial) potential for gainpointworth

Examples

  • 搞头
    Zhè ge gōng zuò yǒu gǎo tóu ma?
    Does this job have any potential?
  • 搞头
    Nà ge xiàng mù méi shén me gǎo tóu, bié zuò le.
    That project isn't worth it; don't do it.
  • 搞头
    Wǒ jué de zhè ge shēng yì hěn yǒu gǎo tóu.
    I think this business has great potential.

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