Why does the Chinese word for "Brain" sound like
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脑子

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character 脑子 (pronounced as nǎo zi) actually translates to Brain.

The Funny Part

脑子进水了 (brain flooded with water) means someone is being an idiot. Very visual insult.

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脑子 means brain! nǎo zi — third tone. 动脑子 means 'use your brain'!