"use your noodle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 动脑筋
• 用脑子

Definition

这个非正式表达意思是要仔细思考或用你的智慧解决问题。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非常口语化，常用于对孩子或朋友开玩笑地说。意思类似“动脑筋”、“用脑子想”。不适合正式场合。多用于鼓励对方用智慧解决问题。

Examples

Try to use your noodle and answer the question.

试着**动动脑筋**，回答这个问题。

You can solve this if you use your noodle.

只要你**用用脑子**，就能解决这个。

The teacher said, "Use your noodle when you work on this puzzle."

老师说：“做这个谜题要**动脑筋**。”

Come on, use your noodle! The answer is right in front of you.

拜托，**动动脑子**吧！答案就在你面前。

If you get stuck, just use your noodle and try a different way.

如果你卡住了，**动动脑子**，换个方法试试。

She always tells her little brother to use his noodle when he plays games.

她总是让弟弟玩游戏时要**用脑子**。