Chinese Characters for Wisdom
The Chinese tradition draws a fine line between knowledge and insight. These characters name the second kind — the clear-sighted judgment that reads a situation and lands on what matters. A favorite for graduations and for the sharp-minded.
- 慧 Huì Wisdom · Clarity · Discernment
- 智 Zhì Intelligence · Wisdom · Practical Judgment
- 贤 Xián Worthy · Virtuous and Able · Excellent Character
- 凝神入画 Níng Shén Rù Huà Spirit Stilled, Entering the Painting · Total Absorption in Creation
- 明 Míng Clarity · Brightness · Clear-Sighted Perception
- 才华 Cái Huá Talent · Brilliance · The Bloom of Natural Ability
- 谦 Qiān Humility · Modesty · Unassuming Strength
- 朗 Lǎng Brightness · Clarity · Open Spirit
- 宽 Kuān Breadth · Tolerance · Magnanimity
- 开卷有益 Kāi Juǎn Yǒu Yì There Is Profit in Opening a Book
- 端 Duān Uprightness · Propriety · Dignified Bearing
- 博 Bó Breadth · Broad Learning · Erudition
Each character is hand-brushed by Artist Lina Sun on rice paper.
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