大脑

• Pinyin: dà nǎo
• Hanzi breakdown: 大 (big, main) + 脑 (brain)

Meaning

Brain; cerebrum.

Refers to the brain as an organ, particularly the cerebrum. Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. Often appears in discussions about thinking, intelligence, memory, and neurological health.

Examples

1. 充足的睡眠对大脑健康很重要。 Adequate sleep is important for brain health.
2. 科学家发现音乐能刺激大脑的不同区域。 Scientists found that music can stimulate different areas of the brain.
3. 他工作太累了，大脑需要休息一下。 He's been working too hard — his brain needs a rest.

Usage Guide

Context: health, science, thinking

Tone: informative

Do Say

• 多动脑子对大脑有好处。(Using your brain more is good for your brain.)
• 大脑需要氧气才能正常工作。(The brain needs oxygen to function properly.)

Don't Say

• 说'我的大脑想不出来'在口语中不如'我想不出来'自然——直接说'想'更地道 (Saying 我的大脑想不出来 is less natural than 我想不出来 — just use 想 in casual speech)

Origin & History

Compound of 大 (big, main) + 脑 (brain), referring to the main brain or cerebrum.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal