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头脑

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HSK 6

Meaning

  • brains
  • mind
  • skull
  • (fig.) gist (of a matter)
  • leader
  • boss

Definition

头脑指人的大脑或智力，也泛指思考能力、判断力。

Head, brain; metaphorically refers to intelligence, thinking ability, or judgment.

Usage

通常用作名词，可指实际的大脑器官，也常用于比喻智力、思维能力或理解力。例如：头脑清晰、头脑简单、有头脑等。

Usually used as a noun, it can refer to the actual brain organ or be used metaphorically for intelligence, thinking ability, or understanding. For example: clear-headed, simple-minded, have a good head on one's shoulders.

Examples

  • 1 他头脑很聪明，总是能迅速解决问题。 (He has a sharp mind and can always solve problems quickly.)
  • 2 这件事需要冷静的头脑才能做决定。 (This matter requires a calm head to make a decision.)
  • 3 她头脑简单，容易相信别人。 (She is simple-minded and easily trusts others.)
  • 4 我最近头脑很乱，想不出办法。 (My mind is in a mess these days; I can't think of a solution.)
  • 5 他做事很有头脑，从不冲动。 (He is very level-headed when doing things and never acts impulsively.)

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