Chinese
dànǎo
Meaning: cerebrum; brain
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

大腦
大
腦
大脑
大
脑

Example sentences

The human brain is very complex.
這些神經連接到大腦。
这些神经连接到大脑。
These nerves connect to the brain.
剛才我的大腦突然短路了,竟然忘了自己要說什麼。
刚才我的大脑突然短路了,竟然忘了自己要说什么。
My brain suddenly short-circuited just now, and I actually forgot what I was going to say.
拼圖是一項既能打發時間又能鍛鍊大腦的益智遊戲。
拼图是一项既能打发时间又能锻炼大脑的益智游戏。
Jigsaw puzzles are a puzzle game that can both kill time and exercise the brain.

Usage Notes

Anatomically the cerebrum, but commonly used to refer to the brain as the organ of thought.

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