Definition
脑子 (nǎo zi) is an everyday word for both the physical brain and one's mental capacity. Compared to the more formal and anatomical 大脑 (dà nǎo), 脑子 is the go-to word in casual speech. 脑袋 (nǎo dai) is even more colloquial and can also mean 'head', while 头脑 (tóu nǎo) emphasizes abstract mental ability or leadership, and 脑海 (nǎo hǎi) refers to the mind as a space for thoughts and memories.
noun
brain (physical organ)mindbrainsintelligence (intellectual capacity)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 脑子，。Tā nǎo zi shòu shāng le, xūyào zhù yuàn zhìliáo.He injured his brain and needs to be hospitalized for hospitalized treatment.
- 脑子。Zhè jiàn shì xūyào nǐ dòng dong nǎo zi.This matter requires you to use your brain.
- 脑子，。Tā nǎo zi cōngming, kǎoshì zǒng shì mǎn fēn.She is smart and always gets full marks on exams.
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