Definition
脑瓜子 is the colloquial, affectionate form of 脑瓜, meaning 'head' or 'brains'. It's used in informal speech to refer to someone's head (literally) or their intelligence/thinking (figuratively). You'll hear it in everyday conversation, often with a tone of familiarity or mild humor.
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(colloquial) headbrains
Examples
- 脑瓜子，。Tā nǎo guā zǐ hěn cōngming, shénme tí dōu huì zuò.He's got a smart head; he can solve any problem.
- 脑瓜子，。Wǒ nǎo guā zǐ téng, xiǎng zǎo diǎn xiūxi.My head hurts; I want to rest early.
- 脑瓜子？Nǐ nǎo guā zǐ lǐ dàodǐ zài xiǎng shénme?What on earth is going on in your head?
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