明智

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这是一个明智的决定。▶ —
   This is a wise decision.
2. 明智的人懂得放弃。▶ —
   A wise person knows when to let go.

Collocations

Mnemonic

明 míng "bright" + 智 zhì "wisdom": bright wisdom, i.e. wise, sensible (sound in judgment). Used mainly of decisions and choices (明智的决定). Compare 聪明 (cōngmíng, clever/smart) with 明智 (wise in judgment). 明智之举 = a wise move.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 明智 mainly describe?

   • wise judgment or decisions
   • dark hair
   • a bright sound
   • a fast body