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知書達理

简知书达理 · 繁知書達理

Mandarin · pinyin zhī shū dá lǐ

educated and well-balanced (idiom)

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知: zhī · know, perceive, comprehend
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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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