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先知先覺

简先知先觉 · 繁先知先覺

Mandarin · pinyin xiān zhī xiān jué

having foresight
a person of foresight

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先: xiān · first, former, previous
知: zhī · know, perceive, comprehend
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觉: jué · to wake up from sleep; conscious

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1–1–1–2 · xian1 zhi1 xian1 jue2

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