悊 (zhé) - Wise, sagacious & philosophical insight

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丈志

悊 · zhé

Wise, sagacious;

philosophical insight;

variant of 哲 meaning wisdom, philosophy.

Wise, sagaciousphilosophical insightvariant of 哲 meaning wisdom, philosophy.

Usage highlights

Wisdom and intelligenceSage kingPhilosophical thoughtPrinciple of wisdomVirtue of wisdomAncient wisdom

Synonyms

  • 哲— wisdom, philosophy
  • 智— intelligence, wisdom
  • 慧— wisdom, discernment

Antonyms

  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 痴— infatuated, foolish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts use 悊 for wisdom (悊智).
  • The sage king was known for his 悊 (悊王).
  • He possessed profound 悊 (悊思).
  • This concept relates to philosophical 悊 (悊理).

Collocations

  • Wisdom and intelligence(悊智)
  • Sage king(悊王)
  • Philosophical thought(悊思)
  • Principle of wisdom(悊理)
  • Virtue of wisdom(悊德)
  • Ancient wisdom(古悊)

Idioms

  • The wise discern principles(悊明理达)
  • Sagely wisdom and brilliant strategy(悊谋圣略)
  • Ancient wisdom and modern application(古悊今用)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 悊 is an ancient variant of 哲 (zhé), both meaning 'wisdom' or 'philosophical insight'.
  • Used in classical Chinese texts, particularly in reference to sage kings and profound understanding.
  • Appears in historical names and titles to denote wisdom and sagacity.
  • Less common in modern usage but preserved in some philosophical contexts.

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