What does 伤脑筋 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伤脑筋 (shāng nǎo jīn) translates to "to be a real headache; to find sth a real headache; to beat one's brains". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 伤脑筋 in Pinyin?

The character 伤脑筋 is pronounced "shāng nǎo jīn" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 伤脑筋?

伤脑筋 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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伤脑筋

shāng nǎo jīn

HSK 7

English Meaning

to be a real headache; to find sth a real headache; to beat one's brains

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