脑子

nǎo zi

CL 个 gè 副 fù

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. brains
2. mind

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 智力 zhì lì 智力 zhì lì intelligence 指认知和理解能力: intelligence
• 思想 sī xiǎng 思想 sī xiǎng thought 指观念或想法: thought
• 心思 xīn si 心思 xīn si mind 指内心活动或考虑: mind

Synonyms

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• 头脑 tóu nǎo 头脑 tóu nǎo brains 指思考能力或思维器官: brains

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“脑子” often specifically means the physical brain, while “头脑” is more about mental capacity. Don't use “脑子” to translate “mind” in abstract phrases like “change your mind.”

Example Sentences

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你的 脑子 真聪明。

Your brain is really smart.

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Words Containing 脑子

• 脑子有泡 脑子有泡 nǎo zi yǒu pào: soft in the head
• 脑子生锈 脑子生锈 nǎo zi shēng xiù: lit. brains rusty
• 脑子进水 脑子进水 nǎo zi jìn shuǐ: to have lost one's mind

Child Words of 脑子

• 子 子 zǐ: son
• 脑 脑 nǎo: brain