脑 (nǎo) - Brain — the organ of the nervous system & mind, intellect, mental capacity

脑Tone 3

nǎo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

脑 · nǎo

Brain — the organ of the nervous system in vertebrates;

mind, intellect, mental capacity;

essence, main part.

Brain — the organ of the nervous systemmind, intellect, mental capacityessence, main part.

Usage highlights

BrainMind, headComputerCerebral hemorrhageBrainwashingBrain teaser

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The human brain is complex (人脑).
  • She has a quick mind (头脑灵活).
  • This is the core of the problem (问题的脑袋).
  • He suffered a brain injury (脑损伤).

Collocations

  • Brain(大脑)
  • Mind, head(头脑)
  • Computer(电脑)
  • Cerebral hemorrhage(脑出血)
  • Brainwashing(洗脑)
  • Brain teaser(脑筋急转弯)

Idioms

  • Use your brain(动脑筋)
  • Hot-headed, impulsive(头脑发热)
  • Open-minded(头脑开放)
  • Brain drain(人才外流)
  • Have one's head in the clouds(头脑不清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese medicine, the brain is considered the 'sea of marrow' and connected to kidney essence.
  • The character combines the 'flesh' radical (月) with 垴, indicating its physical nature.
  • Modern usage extends to technology (电脑 - computer) and intellectual activities.
  • Traditionally associated with intelligence, wisdom, and mental capacity.

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