知書達理

简 知书达理 · 繁 知書達理
Mandarin · pinyin zhī shū dá lǐ

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  1. educated and well-balanced (idiom)
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知
zhī · know, perceive, comprehend
書
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達
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理
lǐ · reason, logic; manage
书
shū · book, letter, document; writings
达
dá · arrive at, reach; intelligent; smooth, slippery
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1–1–2–3 · zhi1 shu1 da2 li3

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zi1 syu1 daat6 lei5

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