苗头

HSK 7-9

miáotou

sign; indication; early sign

Explanation

development (of a situation)

Examples

他开始苗头不好。

tā kěgēng miáotou bùhǎo

He's starting to show bad signs.

这次合作的苗头不错。

zhècì hézuò de miáotou bùcuò

This collaboration shows promising prospects.