Meaning
To experience pain in the head.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in offices to complain about work without being rude. Similar usage, often used in casual conversation. Used in Cantonese as '頭痛' (tau4 tung3). Common in Mandarin-speaking communities.
Use it for stress
It's the best way to express 'this is stressing me out' in a casual way.
Don't use for medical diagnosis
If you are actually sick, see a doctor instead of just saying '头疼'.
Meaning
To experience pain in the head.
Use it for stress
It's the best way to express 'this is stressing me out' in a casual way.
Don't use for medical diagnosis
If you are actually sick, see a doctor instead of just saying '头疼'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
这道数学题真让人______。
Math problems are usually difficult, causing a 'headache'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural sentence.
The cause must be the subject.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercises这道数学题真让人______。
Math problems are usually difficult, causing a 'headache'.
Choose the natural sentence.
The cause must be the subject.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it's neutral/informal.
Yes, that is the primary meaning.
Related Phrases
头痛
synonymHeadache
棘手
similarThorny/Difficult
烦人
similarAnnoying
头大
similarHead is big
