智
English meaning: Zhi (Wisdom / Knowledge)
Chinese (Trad.) Definition
(繁體中文)智是儒家五常之一，指明辨是非的道德判斷力。臺灣高度重視教育與知識，以及在複雜地緣政治中的審慎決策，都體現了智的當代價值。
English Definition
One of the Five Constant Virtues of Confucianism, meaning wisdom, moral knowledge, and discernment. Taiwan's strong emphasis on education and its highly literate, globally connected population reflect the Confucian valorization of Zhi. Taiwan's technology achievements — especially in semiconductors — also reflect practical wisdom applied to economic development. Wisdom-based decision-making informs Taiwan's careful navigation of its complex geopolitical position.
Example
“臺灣的科技成就與審慎的外交政策，充分展現了智慧在國家發展中的核心作用。”
In English: “Taiwan's technological achievements and prudent foreign policy fully demonstrate the central role of wisdom in national development.”
Synonyms
- 智慧
- 聰慧
Antonyms / Opposites
- 愚昧
Literary Heritage
“知人者智，自知者明。勝人者有力，自勝者強。”
/Zhī rén zhě zhì, zì zhī zhě míng. Shèng rén zhě yǒu lì, zì shèng zhě qiáng./
“Knowing others is wisdom; knowing oneself is enlightenment. Overcoming others requires force; overcoming oneself requires strength.”
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