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Character Decomposition
智=知+日
Etymology
Known 知 clearly 日; 知 also provides the pronunciation
Meanings
(literary) wise; wisdom
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Words with 智 306 total
Idioms with 智 69 total
lit. you can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom) · fig. wisdom only comes with experience不经一事，不长一智bù jīng yī shì , bù zhǎng yī zhìFall into the moat and you'll be wiser next time (idiom); One only learns from one's mistakes.吃一堑，长一智chī yī qiàn , zhǎng yī zhìintelligence and ability聪明才智cōng ming cái zhìthe wise may appear stupid (idiom); a genius not appreciated in his own time大智如愚dà zhì rú yú(idiom) great intelligence may appear to be stupidity大智若愚dà zhì ruò yú