懳 (hui) - A rare character meaning 'wise', 'intelligent', 'clever', or

懳Tone 5

hui ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

懳 · hui

A rare character meaning 'wise', 'intelligent', 'clever', or 'prudent'.

A rare character meaning 'wise', 'intelligent', 'clever', or

Usage highlights

wisdom and intelligenceclever responseprudent decisionwise personintelligent mindclever strategy

Synonyms

  • 智— wisdom, knowledge
  • 慧— intelligent, wise
  • 明— bright, clear, wise

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient sage was known for his wisdom (懳智).
  • She gave a clever response (懳答).
  • His prudent decision saved the company (懳断).

Collocations

  • wisdom and intelligence(懳智)
  • clever response(懳答)
  • prudent decision(懳断)
  • wise person(懳人)
  • intelligent mind(懳心)
  • clever strategy(懳策)

Idioms

  • Wise and far-sighted(懳明远见)
  • Intelligent and discerning(懳智明辨)
  • Prudent in counsel(懳谋善断)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical texts.
  • It carries connotations of deep wisdom and intellectual discernment rather than mere cleverness.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (心) with components suggesting intelligence and perception.

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