寭 (huì) - Wise, intelligent, clever & to understand thoroughly

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huì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

惠慧

寭 · huì

Wise, intelligent, clever;

to understand thoroughly;

discerning judgment.

Wise, intelligent, cleverto understand thoroughlydiscerning judgment.

Usage highlights

Wisdom and intelligenceProfound understandingKeen observationDiscerning judgmentWise personClear comprehension

Synonyms

  • 智— wisdom, knowledge
  • 慧— intelligence, bright
  • 明— bright, clear, understand

Antonyms

  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 昧— ignorant, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a wise and discerning person (寭智的人).
  • She has profound understanding of the classics (对经典有寭悟).
  • This requires careful discernment (这需要寭察).

Collocations

  • Wisdom and intelligence(寭智)
  • Profound understanding(寭悟)
  • Keen observation(寭察)
  • Discerning judgment(寭断)
  • Wise person(寭人)
  • Clear comprehension(寭解)

Idioms

  • Wise and discerning(寭智明察)
  • Profound understanding and clear insight(寭悟洞明)
  • The wise recognize the wise(寭者识寭)

Cultural background

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  • A classical character rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in literary and philosophical contexts.
  • Associated with Confucian ideals of wisdom and discernment in traditional Chinese culture.
  • The character structure combines 宀 (roof/shelter) with other components suggesting depth of understanding.

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