智
zhì
智 (zhì) is the Chinese word for zhi.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is zhì.
Did you know?
- While 智 refers to wisdom, the related word 聪明 is more commonly used for 'smart' or 'clever' in daily conversation.
- In ancient Western Zhou bronze inscriptions, the character 智 included the element 甘, which means 'sweet'.
- In traditional Chinese strategy, 智 is viewed as a weapon that can defeat physical strength, a theme common in the classic novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'.
Examples in context
- 知To know
- 纸Paper
- 他是很有智慧的人。Tā shì hěn yǒu zhìhuì de rén.He is a very wise person.
- 我们要运用智慧解决问题。Wǒmen yào yùnyòng zhìhuì jiějué wèntí.We need to use wisdom to solve the problem.
- 这本书充满了古人的智慧。Zhè běn shū chōngmǎn le gǔrén de zhìhuì.This book is full of ancient wisdom.
Example conversation
Xiaowen and Zhiqiang are discussing a new app.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen这个软件利用了人工智能技术。Zhè ge ruǎnjiàn lìyòng le réngōng zhìnéng jìshù.This software utilizes artificial intelligence technology.
- 志强 Zhiqiang它真的能帮我解决问题吗？Tā zhēn de néng bāng wǒ jiějué wèntí ma?Can it really help me solve problems?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen当然，它非常有智慧。Dāngrán, tā fēicháng yǒu zhìhuì.Of course, it is very intelligent.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那我也试用一下。Nà wǒ yě shìyòng yíxià.Then I will try it too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 智, CC BY-SA 4.0.
