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    Expressing "brain" with 大脑 (dànǎo)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    大脑 + Noun

    Explanation

    大脑 (dànǎo) is a noun meaning "brain" or "cerebrum." It refers specifically to the main part of the brain responsible for thought and higher functions. For example, 大脑活动 means "brain activity."

    Examples

    • 长期压力会影响大脑的功能。

      Chángqī yālì huì yǐngxiǎng dànǎo de gōngnéng.

      Long-term stress can affect brain function.

    • 运动对大脑发育有很大好处。

      Yùndòng duì dànǎo fāyù yǒu hěn dà hǎochù.

      Exercise is very beneficial for brain development.

    • 科学家正在研究大脑的记忆机制。

      Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū dànǎo de jìyì jīzhì.

      Scientists are studying the memory mechanisms of the brain.

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