抱頭 bào tóu

to hold one's head in one's hands (in dismay, fright etc)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to hold one's head in one's hands (in dismay, fright etc)
  2. 2. to cover one's head with one's hands (for protection)
  3. 3. to put one's hands behind one's head, fingers interlaced

Characters

Character Meaning
抱 bào HSK 4
to hug; to hold; to carry (in one's arms)
頭 tóu
head; the top; end