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brainwash in Chinese

brainwash in Chinese is 洗脑 — brainwash means to forcibly and systematically pressure someone into abandoning their existing beliefs and adopting new ones.

brainwash in Chinese

洗脑
verb
Pronounced: xǐ nǎo
(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)

What does "brainwash" mean?

  1. verb To forcibly and systematically pressure someone into abandoning their existing beliefs and adopting new ones.
    "The cult tried to brainwash new members within days of joining."
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brainwash in a sentence

  • The cult tried to brainwash new members within days of joining.
  • She felt like the constant propaganda was designed to brainwash the public.

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What is "brainwash" in Chinese?

"brainwash" in Chinese is 洗脑. brainwash means: To forcibly and systematically pressure someone into abandoning their existing beliefs and adopting new ones.

How do you pronounce 洗脑?

"brainwash" in Chinese is 洗脑, pronounced "xǐ nǎo".

How do you use "brainwash" in a sentence?

Example: "The cult tried to brainwash new members within days of joining." In Chinese, "brainwash" is 洗脑.

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