智
English meaning: Zhi (Wisdom / Knowledge)
Chinese (Simpl.) Definition
(中文)智是儒家五常之一，指明辨是非的能力和道德判断力，是个人修养和治国理政的重要品质。
English Definition
One of the Five Constant Virtues (五常) of Confucianism, meaning wisdom, moral knowledge, and discernment. Zhi enables one to distinguish right from wrong and to act morally. Confucius linked wisdom to learning; Mencius held that Zhi is innate — the natural capacity to know what is morally right. In Chinese culture, wisdom is prized both for practical governance and personal self-cultivation.
Example
“智者不惑，仁者不忧，勇者不惧。”
In English: “The wise are not confused, the benevolent are not anxious, the courageous are not afraid.”
Synonyms
- 智慧
- 聪慧
Antonyms / Opposites
- 愚昧
Literary Heritage
“知人者智，自知者明。胜人者有力，自胜者强。”
/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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Language information
- Language
- 中文
- Chinese (Simpl.)
- Script
- Han
- Family
- Sino-Tibetan
- Speakers
- 1.1B