大脑

dà nǎo

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

1. brain
2. cerebrum

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Word relationships

Related words

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小脑

xiǎo nǎo

cerebellum (part of the brain)

小脑 is the cerebellum, a related part of the brain.

头脑

tóu nǎo

brains

头脑 means mind or brains, often used figuratively for intelligence.

Synonyms

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脑

nǎo

brain

大脑 is more formal or refers specifically to the cerebrum, while 脑 is a general term for 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

dà nǎo sǐ wáng

brain death

Child Words of 大脑

big; large; great

see 大夫[dài fu]