English–Chinese

“wisdom” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhì huì

Example

他用自己的智慧解决了问题。tā yòng zì jǐ de zhì huì jiě jué le wèn tí

He used his own wisdom to solve the problem.

Illustration for 智慧 (wisdom)

How to say “wisdom” in Chinese

“Wisdom” in Chinese is 智慧 (zhì huì).

A steady inner compass that uses what is known and understood to choose a wise course.

Full entry for 智慧: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 智慧

老人经常把智慧传授给年轻一代。lǎo rén jīng cháng bǎ zhì huì chuán shòu gěi nián qīng yí dài

Older people often pass their wisdom on to the younger generation.

Tips for using 智慧

  • English intelligence can suggest mental speed or a high test score, but this word usually highlights how well someone handles a situation rather than how much information they know.

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