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脑海 (nǎo hǎi) — how to say "mind" in Chinese
脑海
Mind
noun
Character composition
脑
brain
海
sea
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
肉
Meat
#130 · ròu · 6 strokes
Collocations
脑海中的记忆
nǎohǎi zhōng de jìyì
memories in one's mind
Examples
这个画面一直留在我的脑海里。
This image stays in my mind forever.
他的脑海里浮现出这个想法。
This idea emerged in his mind.
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Frequently asked questions
Mind in Chinese meaning
"mind" in Chinese is 脑海 (nǎo hǎi).
What does 脑海 mean in English?
脑海 (nǎo hǎi) means "Mind".
How is 脑海 pronounced?
It is pronounced nǎo hǎi (written as nao hai, naohai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "mind" in Chinese characters?
It is written 脑海: 脑 has 10 strokes, 海 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 脑海?
脑海 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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