真知灼見

简 真知灼见 · 繁 真知灼見
Mandarin · pinyin zhēn zhī zhuó jiàn

Meanings

  1. penetrating insight
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真
zhēn · real, actual, true, genuine
知
zhī · know, perceive, comprehend
灼
zhuó · burn; broil; cauterize; bright
見
jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive; Kangxi radical 147
见
jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive
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1–1–2–4 · zhen1 zhi1 zhuo2 jian4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

zan1 zi1 coek3 gin3

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zan1 zi1 zoek3 gin3

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  1. (idiomatic) real knowledge and deep insight; correct and penetrating views
  2. (literary) to actually know and witness

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