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bộ não

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The Vietnamese word "bộ não" means "brain" in English. It refers to the organ inside our head that controls our thoughts, feelings, movements, and many other functions of the body. In everyday language, "bộ não" is often used to talk about intelligence or mental capacity as well.

Usage Instructions
  • You can use "bộ não" to refer to the physical brain, as in medical or biological contexts.
  • It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's intelligence or ability to think critically.
Examples:
  1. Physical Context:

    • "Bộ não của con người rất phức tạp."
    • (The human brain is very complex.)
  2. Metaphorical Context:

    • " ấy một bộ não sắc bén."
    • (She has a sharp brain.)
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "bộ não" can be used in phrases to express ideas related to intelligence or cognitive functions. For example: - "Học tập giúp phát triển bộ não." - (Studying helps develop the brain.)

Word Variants:
  • Bộ não nhân tạo: artificial brain (often used in discussions about artificial intelligence)
  • Bộ não trẻ em: children's brain (used in educational contexts)
Different Meanings:

While "bộ não" primarily means brain, it can also imply someone's intellect or the ability to think, as mentioned before. In certain contexts, it can refer to the central processing unit of a computer as well, although this is less common.

Synonyms:
  • Não: This is a shorter, more informal term that also means "brain." It is often used in everyday conversation.
  • Trí óc: This means "mind" and can refer to cognitive functions or mental processes.
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