叡 (ruì) - Wise, sagacious, astute — refers to profound wisdom, & often used to describe exceptional intelligence and foresight.

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叡 · ruì

Wise, sagacious, astute — refers to profound wisdom, keen insight, and deep understanding;

often used to describe exceptional intelligence and foresight.

Wise, sagacious, astute — refers to profound wisdom,often used to describe exceptional intelligence and foresight.

Usage highlights

Sagacious wisdomWise and profoundKeen insightSagacious virtueWise emperorSagacious strategy

Synonyms

  • 智— wisdom, intelligence
  • 慧— intelligent, wise
  • 明— bright, clear, wise

Antonyms

  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 痴— idiotic, foolish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor was known for his sagacity (叡智).
  • He possesses profound wisdom (叡智).
  • Ancient sages were considered wise (叡哲).
  • The king had keen insight (叡见).

Collocations

  • Sagacious wisdom(叡智)
  • Wise and profound(叡哲)
  • Keen insight(叡见)
  • Sagacious virtue(叡德)
  • Wise emperor(叡帝)
  • Sagacious strategy(叡略)

Idioms

  • Wise and sagacious(聪明叡智)
  • Profound wisdom and great virtue(叡智大德)
  • Keen insight and far-sightedness(叡见远识)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used to describe emperors and sages with exceptional wisdom and foresight in classical Chinese texts.
  • Considered a character of high literary and philosophical value, often appearing in historical records praising wise rulers.
  • Rare in modern everyday usage but preserved in classical literature and historical contexts.

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