嚞 (zhé) - Wise & sagacious — an ancient variant of 哲 (zhé),

嚞Tone 2

zhé ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

嚞 · zhé

Wise;

sagacious — an ancient variant of 哲 (zhé), meaning wisdom, philosophical insight, or sagacity.

Wisesagacious — an ancient variant of 哲 (zhé),

Usage highlights

Wisdom and virtuePhilosophical thoughtProfound wisdomSage's wisdomAncient wisdomWisdom and intelligence

Synonyms

  • 哲— wise; philosophical
  • 智— wisdom; intelligence
  • 慧— wisdom; insight

Antonyms

  • 愚— foolish; stupid
  • 蠢— stupid; foolish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text praised the king's wisdom (嚞德).
  • He is known for his philosophical insight (嚞思).
  • This concept reflects profound wisdom (深嚞).
  • The sage's teachings(圣嚞)

Collocations

  • Wisdom and virtue(嚞德)
  • Philosophical thought(嚞思)
  • Profound wisdom(深嚞)
  • Sage's wisdom(圣嚞)
  • Ancient wisdom(古嚞)
  • Wisdom and intelligence(嚞智)

Idioms

  • The wisdom of the sage king(圣王嚞谋)
  • Profound and far-reaching wisdom(深嚞远虑)
  • Ancient wisdom and modern application(古嚞今用)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic variant of 哲, primarily found in classical texts and bronze inscriptions.
  • Represents the highest form of wisdom and philosophical understanding in Confucian and Daoist traditions.
  • Often used in contexts referring to sage kings and profound philosophical insights.

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