头朝下
（頭朝下）
tóu cháo xià
Noun
Meaning
1
head down
2
upside down
Explanation
A colloquial expression describing a state where the head is pointing downwards, or falling headfirst. "朝" acts as a preposition meaning "towards."
Synonyms
倒立
大头朝下
Antonyms
头朝上
Easily confused
朝下
Etymology
A subject-predicate phrase where "头" (head) is "朝下" (facing downwards).
Memory tips
Can be remembered literally: "head" (头) "facing" (朝) "down" (下).
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