HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
脑 — brain
- Reading
- nǎo
- Meaning
- brain
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
脑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is nǎo and it means brain. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
脑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 电脑 (computer), 大脑 (brain) and 头脑 (brains, mind, leader).
Chinese words containing 脑
Frequently asked questions
What does 脑 mean in Chinese?
脑 means brain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 脑 read?
脑 is read nǎo. Reading it inside real words — 电脑 and 大脑 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 脑 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 脑 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 脑 in a word?
A common word containing 脑 is 电脑 (diànnǎo) — "computer". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 脑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 脑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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