Writing
关头 (guān tóu) — how to say "critical moment" in Chinese
关头
Critical moment
noun
Character composition
关
to close; to pass
头
head; beginning
Radicals / Keys
大
Big
#37 · dà · 3 strokes
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Collocations
生死关头
shēng sǐ guān tóu
life-and-death moment
Examples
在紧要关头，他做出了正确的决定。
At the critical moment, he made the right decision.
这是关键时刻。
This is a critical moment.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "critical moment" in Chinese?
"critical moment" in Chinese is 关头 (guān tóu).
What does 关头 mean in English?
关头 (guān tóu) means "Critical moment".
How is 关头 pronounced?
It is pronounced guān tóu (written as guan tou, guantou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "critical moment" in Chinese characters?
It is written 关头: 关 has 6 strokes, 头 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 关头?
关头 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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