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Episodio 2: Conexión en Madrid

The character "头 - Tóu " is a pictophonetic character.
 Let's have a look at the traditional writing to make it easier to understand. 

 頭= 豆+页

 It consists of two parts: the radical "页" (pronounced xié) and the phonetic "豆 - Dòu ".

In this type of pictophonetic characters, the radical provides the meaning category of the character, while the diaphragm indicates the pronunciation . 

The original meaning of "页- xié" is head, Therefore "头 - Tóu" primarily means "head." It can also refer to a person's mind or intellect, and it can be used to describe the top or leading position of something, such as in a group or series.

Now let's go for the Usage

1.Noun:
General: "头 - Tóu" refers directly to the head of a person or an animal.
例如（For example）: 他的头很大。-Tā de tóu hěn dà 。 (His head is very big.)

 老头儿 - Lǎo tóur : Used informally to refer to an elderly man, where "头儿 - tóur" adds a sense of familiarity or endearment.
例如：公园里有几个老头儿在下象棋。- Gōng yuán lǐ yǒu jǐ gè lǎo tóu er zài xià xiàng qí 。
 (There are a few old men playing chess in the park.)

插头 - Chā tóu: Refers to the plug that connects devices to a power source, emphasizing the endpoint of the connection.
例如：请拔掉插头以断开电源。- Qǐng bá diào chā tóu yǐ duàn kāi diàn yuán 。
(Please unplug the plug to disconnect the power.)

2.Measure Word:

 "头" is also used as a measure word for livestock and some other animals.
例如：三头牛。- Sān tóu niú 。 (Three cows.)

3.Leadership or Priority: 
It can indicate the foremost or leading element.
例如：队伍的头。- Duì wu de tóu 。 (The head of the line.)

4. Idiomatic Expressions: 

例如：头痛 - Tóu tòng  (headache), 开头 -Kāi tóu (beginning), 破头 - Pò tóu (literally 'crack one's head', meaning to go to a lot of trouble), 抢破头 - Qiǎng pò tóu  (desperately competing, literally 'fighting until one's head breaks').

Chinese Item:
"虎头虎脑" (hǔ tóu hǔ nǎo) is an idiomatic expression in Chinese that describes someone, usually a child, who appears strong, energetic, and lively. 



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"The Cat in the Hat" is a classic children's book by Dr. Seuss. It tells the story of two children, Sally and her brother, who are bored on a rainy day. A cat wearing a tall striped hat appears in their house, bringing chaos and fun. With its rhyming text and illustrations, the book follows the adventures of the Cat in the Hat as he entertains the children with his tricks, much to the dismay of their pet fish. As the story continues, readers are taken on a wild ride filled with laughter and imagination. "The Cat in the Hat" is a beloved tale that transcends language barriers, captivating readers of all ages with its playful storytelling and memorable characters.

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IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Life Experience Q5-6

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Lan : Mẹ ơi, ngày mai trời thế nào ạ?
         What's the weather going to be  like tomorrow  Mom?
Mẹ Lan: Ngày mai có lẽ trời sẽ mưa.
              It might rain.
Lan: Hay quá! Thế thì trời sẽ mát mẹ nhỉ.
           That's good. So it will be cool Mom
Mẹ Lan: Ừ, hôm nay nóng quá!
              Yes, so hot today
Lan: Vâng ạ, hôm nay trời nóng 
và cũng không có gió nữa.
yes, it's hot and there is also not windy
Mẹ Lan: À, ngày mai đi học con nhớ 
phải mang theo áo mưa nhé!
Well, remember to take the raincoat if you go to school tomorrow.
Lan: Vâng ạ!
yes Mom

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Hola! en este episodio aprenderemos vocabulario que necesitas saber si quieres viajar en avion, aprenderás mucho vocabulario y escucharás una historia sobre un viaje en avión. 


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* ルーマニアについてブカレストについて

美しい建築がある。

大きい教会や大聖堂がある。

ドラキュラの城

魔女の文化

ルーマニアの代表的な食べ物

