Writing
头脑 (tóu nǎo) — how to say "mind" in Chinese
头脑
Mind, brain
noun
Character composition
头
head
脑
brain
Radicals / Keys
大
Big
#37 · dà · 3 strokes
肉
Meat
#130 · ròu · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
用头脑想问题
yòng tóu nǎo xiǎng wèn tí
use one's brain to think about a problem
头脑清楚
tóu nǎo qīng chu
a clear mind
Examples
这个问题需要动动头脑。
This problem requires using your brain.
他头脑聪明。
He has a smart mind.
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Frequently asked questions
Mind in Chinese meaning
"mind" in Chinese is 头脑 (tóu nǎo).
What does 头脑 mean in English?
头脑 (tóu nǎo) means "Mind, brain".
How is 头脑 pronounced?
It is pronounced tóu nǎo (written as tou nao, tounao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "mind" in Chinese characters?
It is written 头脑: 头 has 5 strokes, 脑 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 头脑?
头脑 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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