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脑筋
nǎojīn
Description
“脑筋”是指人的头脑和想事情的能力。
"脑筋" refers to a person's mind and ability to think.
我们常说一个人脑筋好，就是说他很聪明。
We often say someone has a good 脑筋 to mean they are very smart.
Meanings
脑筋nǎojīn
brain; mind; way of thinking
这个问题要动动脑筋。
This problem requires some thinking.
脑筋nǎojīn
mental attitude; ideas; mindset
他脑筋比较旧，不喜欢新东西。
He is old-fashioned and doesn't like new things.
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Notes
- Etymology
脑 (brain) + 筋 (sinew/nerve), literally the fibers of the brain.
- Nuance
脑筋 often stresses one's thinking ability or mindset, as in 动脑筋 (use your head).
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