wisdom, intellect, reason
智 centers on the capacity for deep understanding and sound judgment: wisdom, intellect, and the ability to reason clearly.
智 is traditionally analyzed as 知 (to know) over 日 (sun), suggesting bright knowledge or illumination of the mind. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component combination is well established.
Knowledge (知) shining like the sun (日) from above: 智 is the bright light of wisdom and intellect.
For チ, imagine a wise person sipping tea (チ) while deep in thought: tea -> チ, and the warmth of the tea illuminates their wisdom.
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sagacity; wisdom; intelligence
Sophia University
supreme wisdom
five dhyani buddhas; five wisdom buddhas
anthroposophy
benevolence and wisdom
the five Confucian virtues (benevolence, justice, courtesy, wisdom, and sincerity)
omniscience (of a buddha)
craftiness
great wisdom
adarsa-jnana (great-perfect-mirror wisdom, wisdom clearly elucidating all things)
cunning; craft; wiles
Waseda University, Keio University and Sophia University (three highly selective private universities in Tokyo)
to cultivate wisdom
cherubim; cherub
Chisan sect (of Shingi Shingon Buddhism); Chizan sect
Chile and Japan
purifying wisdom of a buddha
bitter seeded cardamon
theosophy