脑海

nǎo hǎi

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. the mind
2. the brain

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 思维 sī wéi 思维 sī wéi (line of) thought 思维 refers to 'thinking' or 'thought', while 脑海 is the metaphorical space of memories.: (line of) thought

Synonyms

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• 脑子 nǎo zi 脑子 nǎo zi brains Both can refer to the mind, but 脑子 is more colloquial and often means 'brain' physically.: brains

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in 在脑海中浮现 (appear in one's mind) or 脑海里闪过 (flash through one's mind).

Example Sentences

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那段记忆在我的 脑海 中浮现。

That memory emerged in my mind.

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Words Containing 脑海

• 映入脑海 映入脑海 yìng rù nǎo hǎi: to come to mind

Child Words of 脑海

• 海 海 hǎi: ocean
• 脑 脑 nǎo: brain