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真知灼見

简真知灼见 · 繁真知灼見

Mandarin · pinyin zhēn zhī zhuó jiàn

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

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