洗脳

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 洗脳 and read せんのう, it means coercively reshaping a person's beliefs or judgment through sustained control.
• Basic usage: It appears critically when a closed group dominates members' thinking.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Not ordinary persuasion
  • Brainwashing implies manipulation and impaired autonomy, making it a strong accusation.