大脑

dà nǎo

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HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. brain
2. cerebrum

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 小脑 xiǎo nǎo 小脑 xiǎo nǎo cerebellum (part of the brain) 小脑 is the cerebellum, a related part of the brain.: cerebellum (part of the brain)
• 头脑 tóu nǎo 头脑 tóu nǎo brains 头脑 means mind or brains, often used figuratively for intelligence.: brains

Synonyms

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• 脑 nǎo 脑 nǎo brain 大脑 is more formal or refers specifically to the cerebrum, while 脑 is a general term for brain.: brain

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 大脑 (brain) with 电脑 (computer); pronunciation is similar but meaning differs.

Formality

大脑 is the formal/medical term for 'brain'; in everyday speech, 脑子 is more common.

Example Sentences

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人类的 大脑 很复杂。

The human brain is very complex.

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Words Containing 大脑

• 大脑死亡 大脑死亡 dà nǎo sǐ wáng: brain death

Child Words of 大脑

• 大 大 dà: big; large; great
• 大 大 dài: see 大夫[dài fu]
• 脑 脑 nǎo: brain