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脑筋

nǎo jīn
HSK 7

English Meaning

brains; mind; head; way of thinking

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
死脑筋拎不清
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“She is too stubborn to see what is actually good for her, and she will ruin everything.”

1. PREVIOUS

我就怕这个丫头

“I'm just worried she's too”

2. TARGET TURN 死脑筋拎不清

“stubborn and doesn't get it.”

3. NEXT

那要不

“Then how about...”

《蜜语纪》 · family_and_home
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你说你这是 算盘珠子死脑筋 不拨不动是不是
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Use your brain and anticipate problems instead of just waiting to be micromanaged.”

1. PREVIOUS

等到了考察点 就剩三四袋了 你呀 你呀

“We only had a few left at the site. You!”

“You’re so stubborn. Only follow orders.”

3. NEXT

让你准备十袋 就准备十袋 你就不能多准备一点

“If told ten, it's ten. Can't you prepare extra?”

《生命树》 · workplace
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能不能动动脑筋啊
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop being so foolish and think through the facts properly.”

1. PREVIOUS

那不是更大的罪过了吗

“Wouldn't that be an even greater crime?”

“Can you use your brain?”

3. NEXT

我们询问过

“We questioned the two people most closely related to Yu Susu.”

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