哲 (zhé) - Wise, philosophical, sagacious — denotes wisdom, intelligence, and & used in words related to philosophy and wisdom.

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哲 · zhé

Wise, philosophical, sagacious — denotes wisdom, intelligence, and profound understanding;

used in words related to philosophy and wisdom.

Wise, philosophical, sagacious — denotes wisdom, intelligence, andused in words related to philosophy and wisdom.

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PhilosophyPhilosopherWise sayingSage kingWisdom and intelligencePhilosophical principle

Synonyms

  • 智— wisdom, intelligence
  • 慧— intelligent, wise
  • 睿— perceptive, astute

Antonyms

  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 蠢— silly, foolish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a very wise person (哲人).
  • She studies philosophy (哲学).
  • Ancient Greek philosophers (古希腊哲学家).
  • This is a philosophical question (哲理问题).

Collocations

  • Philosophy(哲学)
  • Philosopher(哲学家)
  • Wise saying(哲言)
  • Sage king(哲王)
  • Wisdom and intelligence(哲思)
  • Philosophical principle(哲理)

Idioms

  • A wise man keeps out of trouble(明哲保身)
  • Philosophical wisdom(睿智哲思)
  • The wisdom of the sages(先哲之智)

Cultural background

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  • Historically associated with sages and wise men in Chinese tradition.
  • Important in Confucian and Daoist texts referring to profound understanding.
  • Commonly used in academic and intellectual contexts, particularly in philosophy.

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