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Definitions
- 1. head
- 2. skull
- 3. brains
- 4. mental capability
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Common mistakes
不要将“脑袋”与“脑袋瓜子”混淆，后者更口语化且带有方言色彩。
Formality
脑袋 is slightly informal and colloquial compared to 头 (tóu), which is more neutral.
Example Sentences
1 shown他拍了拍自己的 脑袋 。
He patted his own head.
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