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脑 (nǎo): brain

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HSK 5noun

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Pinyin
Meaning: brain
Characters: 1
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 10
Radical: 月
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

brain
mind
head

Chinese explanation

人和高等动物头骨内的器官，是神经系统的中枢，负责感觉、思维、记忆和指挥全身活动
指头部，常与头连用
指思维能力、智力或记忆力，如头脑、脑筋
指事物中起核心作用的部分，如电脑的处理器常被比作电脑的脑。

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The doctor said his brain injury was severe and he needed surgery immediately.

Playing this kind of brain game can help elderly people keep their minds active.

He is quick-witted and always finds solutions to problems rapidly.

This math problem is too difficult; I racked my brains but still couldn't figure out the answer.

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