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Meaning

philosophy; wise

Chinese: 哲学、明智、有智慧。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “zhe” becomes a different word in each tone. 哲 is the 2nd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

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Common Words

  • 哲学zhé xuéphilosophy
  • 哲人zhé rénwise man
  • 哲理zhé lǐphilosophic theory; philosophy
  • 先哲xiān zhéthe wise and learned individuals of the past
  • 马哲mǎ zhéMarxist philosophy

Example Sentence

这本书里有很多深刻的哲理。Zhè běn shū lǐ yǒu hěn duō shēn kè de zhé lǐ.This book contains many profound philosophical ideas.

Zhèthisběn(bound form) rootshūbookinsideyǒuto havehěnveryduōmany深刻shēn kèprofounddeof哲理zhé lǐphilosophic theory