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“wise” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmíng zhì

Example

你的决定很明智。nǐ de jué dìng hěn míng zhì

Your decision is very wise.

Illustration for 明智 (wise)

How to say “wise” in Chinese

“Wise” in Chinese is 明智 (míng zhì).

A clear-minded choice that weighs benefits and costs before acting.

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

Example sentences with 明智

在关键时刻,她做出了明智的选择。zài guān jiàn shí kè tā zuò chū le míng zhì de xuǎn zé

At a critical moment, she made a wise choice.

Tips for using 明智

  • It is a strong positive comment on a decision, plan, or response, so it suits serious praise more than casual comments about clever tricks.

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