ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hua Tou

Hua Tou (話頭) is a Chinese word that means "word head" or "topic starter". In Chinese culture, it is used as a way to begin conversations or discussions. The idea is that you start a conversation with a few simple words or topics so that you can start talking and getting to know each other. It helps to break the ice and start meaningful conversations.