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聰明才智

简聪明才智 · 繁聰明才智

Mandarin · pinyin cōng ming cái zhì

intelligence and ability

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明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
才: cái · talent, ability; just, only
智: zhì · wisdom, knowledge, intelligence
聪: cōng · intelligent, clever, bright

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1–5–2–4 · cong1 ming5 cai2 zhi4

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(idiomatic) cleverness and wisdom

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