Definitions

ruì variant of 睿[ruì]
ruì astute; perspicacious; farsighted

Etymology

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The character 睿, which retains the same form in both writing systems, is constructed from the components 㕡, representing a deep trench or excavation, placed above the component 目, meaning eye. This structure visually conveys the concept of seeing into the depths, and the character’s core semantic value has consistently related to profound perception and acuity of sight. From this original sense of penetrating visual discernment, its meaning extended metaphorically to denote intellectual depth, wisdom, and foresight, which became its primary abstract meaning in classical texts and remains its standard definition today.

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Bronze Late Warring States (~250 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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他的智让人敬佩。

Tā de ruìzhì ràng rén jìngpèi.

His wisdom commands admiration.

智的选择很重要。

Ruìzhì de xuǎnzé hěn zhòngyào.

Wise choices are very important.

她以智的眼光看问题。

Tā yǐ ruìzhì de yǎnguāng kàn wèntí.

She looks at problems with a wise perspective.

这位智的老人给了我们建议。

Zhè wèi ruìzhì de lǎorén gěile wǒmen jiànyì.

This wise old man gave us advice.

在困境中,他的智展现了光芒。

Zài kùnjìng zhōng, tā de ruìzhì zhǎnxiànle guāngmáng.

In difficult situations, his wisdom shone brightly.

智的决策需要时间和经验。

Ruìzhì de juécè xūyào shíjiān hé jīngyàn.

Wise decisions require time and experience.

通过阅读,我们可以培养智的头脑。

Tōngguò yuèdú, wǒmen kěyǐ péiyǎng ruìzhì de tóunǎo.

Through reading, we can cultivate a wise mind.

他的智不仅体现在言语上,更体现在行动中。

Tā de ruìzhì bùjǐn tǐxiàn zài yányǔ shàng, gèng tǐxiàn zài xíngdòng zhōng.

His wisdom is not only reflected in his words but also in his actions.