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brain

NounSino-Korean: 頭腦

  1. 1

    brain

    An organ in the head of a person or animal, which governs neurons.

    Korean definition: 사람이나 동물의 신경을 다스리는 머릿속에 있는 기관.

    • A hard blow to the head can cause brain damage.

    • In deep sleep, only the brain and eyeballs are actively moving.

  2. 2

    brain; head

    Wisdom that enables one to understand the logic of things.

    Korean definition: 사물의 이치를 판단하는 지혜나 슬기.

    • Seunggyu, a new employee, was praised for being quick-witted and doing his work well.

    • Jang Yeongsil had a brilliant mind, so even though he was a slave, King Sejong chose him as a talented man.

  3. 3

    brain; mind

    A person who is highly intelligent.

    Korean definition: 지식의 수준이 높은 사람.

    • Five great minds in economics and management will lead Korea's future economy.

    • That company is famous for gathering Korea's best brains, hiring only researchers with outstanding achievements.

  4. 4

    brain

    A person or organization that has the function of overall command.

    Korean definition: 총체적으로 지휘하는 기능을 가지는 조직이나 사람.

    • As the brain of the company, the chairman oversees all aspects of its management.

    • The personnel department directs the workforce as a whole, so it can be called the brain of the company.