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洗脑

to brainwash

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

xi3nao3 • xǐnǎo

Meaning

Primary

to brainwash

Alternatives

brainwash, brainwashing, brainwashes, brainwashed

Hint

The English word "brainwash" actually comes from this Chinese word!

Mnemonic

The easiest way 洗脑 to brainwash someone is to open up their skull and 洗 wash their 脑 brain.

Usage

政府 洗脑 年轻人。

The government brainwashes the youth.

她 被 洗脑 了。

She has been brainwashed.