Chinese
nǎodài
Meaning: head; skull; brains; mind
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

腦袋
腦
袋
脑袋
脑
袋

Example sentences

He shook his head to indicate disagreement.
這個孩子的腦袋很靈,反應比同齡人快得多。
这个孩子的脑袋很灵,反应比同龄人快得多。
This child is very clever and reacts much faster than his peers.
他腦袋一片空白,什麼也想不起來。
他脑袋一片空白,什么也想不起来。
His mind went blank, he couldn't remember anything.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical head or mental capacity.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.