Chinese
tóunǎo
Meaning: brain; mind; intellect
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

頭腦
頭
腦
头脑
头
脑

Example sentences

His mind is very flexible and quick.
我現在頭腦很清醒。
我现在头脑很清醒。
My mind is very clear now.
他的回答含混不清,讓人摸不著頭腦。
他的回答含混不清,让人摸不著头脑。
His answer was vague and unclear, making it hard for people to understand.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the physical organ or the capacity for thinking.

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