啠 (zhé) - Wise, intelligent, sagacious & archaic variant of 哲 meaning philosophical wisdom.

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丈志

啠 · zhé

Wise, intelligent, sagacious;

archaic variant of 哲 meaning philosophical wisdom.

Wise, intelligent, sagaciousarchaic variant of 哲 meaning philosophical wisdom.

Usage highlights

Wisdom and intelligenceSagacious judgmentPhilosophical thoughtProfound insightAncient wisdomGreat sage

Synonyms

  • 哲— wise, philosophical (modern standard form)
  • 智— wisdom, intelligence
  • 慧— intelligent, bright

Antonyms

  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 蠢— stupid, clumsy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text praised his wisdom (啠智).
  • He was known for his sagacious judgment (啠断).
  • Philosophical wisdom was highly valued (啠思).
  • The sage's profound insight (啠见) guided many.

Collocations

  • Wisdom and intelligence(啠智)
  • Sagacious judgment(啠断)
  • Philosophical thought(啠思)
  • Profound insight(啠见)
  • Ancient wisdom(古啠)
  • Great sage(大啠)

Idioms

  • The wise discern subtle signs(啠察秋毫)
  • Ancient sages' profound wisdom(古圣先啠)
  • Wise words and virtuous conduct(啠言懿行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 啠 is an archaic variant of 哲 (zhé), both meaning 'wise, philosophical'.
  • Used in classical texts to describe sagacious rulers and profound thinkers.
  • Appears in historical documents and philosophical discussions from ancient China.

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