HSK · Level 82
45 words
Chinese word
明智
Pronunciation
Pinyinmíng zhì
Meaning
- adjectivewise
Example
你的决定很明智。nǐ de jué dìng hěn míng zhì
Your decision is very wise.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A clear-minded choice that weighs benefits and costs before acting.
Common phrases
明智的决定míng zhì de jué dìng
wise decision
明智的选择míng zhì de xuǎn zé
wise choice
明智之举míng zhì zhī jǔ
wise move
Similar words
聪明cōng míng: Quick to understand, learn, and use the mind effectively.
理智lǐ zhì: Calm and rational, with judgment guided by reason rather than emotion.
慎重shèn zhòng: Careful to think things through and avoid danger or mistakes before acting.
精明jīng míng: Shrewd at seeing where interests lie and acting to gain an advantage.
Definition in Chinese
在权衡利弊后作出合乎理性的选择或判断。zài quán héng lì bì hòu zuò chū hé hū lǐ xìng de xuǎn zé huò pàn duàn
Word origin
明智 (míngzhì, "wise") combines 明 (míng, "clear") with 智 (zhì, "wisdom"), linking sound judgment with clear understanding.
Usage tips
- It is a strong positive comment on a decision, plan, or response, so it suits serious praise more than casual comments about clever tricks.