Chinese Symbols for Wisdom & Knowledge

Chinese symbols for wisdom, knowledge, and intelligence

Single Chinese Symbols

Turtle

Pinyin: guī

Long-lived reptile, symbol of longevity

Animals Wisdom & Knowledge

Endurance

Pinyin: rěn

Patience, endurance, perseverance

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Way/Path

Pinyin: dào

The way, path, principle

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Zen

Pinyin: chán

Zen Buddhism, meditation

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Justice/Righteousness

Pinyin: yì

Justice, righteousness, loyalty

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Faith/Trust

Pinyin: xìn

Faith, trust, belief

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Dream

Pinyin: mèng

Dream, aspiration, vision

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Wisdom

Pinyin: zhì

Wisdom, intelligence, knowledge

Wisdom & Knowledge Tattoo Designs

Intelligence

Pinyin: huì

Intelligence, brightness of mind

Wisdom & Knowledge

Enlightenment

Pinyin: wù

Understanding, realization, enlightenment

Wisdom & Knowledge Tattoo Designs

Learn/Study

Pinyin: xué

Learning, studying, knowledge

Wisdom & Knowledge

Think

Pinyin: sī

Thinking, contemplation

Wisdom & Knowledge

Bright/Clear

Pinyin: míng

Bright, clear, understanding

Wisdom & Knowledge

Know

Pinyin: zhī

Knowledge, understanding

Wisdom & Knowledge

Book

Pinyin: shū

Knowledge, learning

Objects & Tools Wisdom & Knowledge

Mirror

Pinyin: jìng

Reflection, self-examination

Objects & Tools Wisdom & Knowledge

Pen/Brush

Pinyin: bǐ

Writing instrument

Objects & Tools Wisdom & Knowledge

Chinese Symbol Phrases

猫头鹰

Owl

Pinyin: māo tóu yīng

Night bird, symbol of wisdom

Birds Wisdom & Knowledge

Four-Character Idioms

黑白分明

Black and white

Pinyin: hēi bái fēn míng

Clear distinction, right and wrong

Colors Wisdom & Knowledge
学无止境

Learning never ends

Pinyin: xué wú zhǐ jìng

Knowledge has no limits

Wisdom & Knowledge Chinese Idioms
博学多才

Learned and talented

Pinyin: bó xué duō cái

Well-educated with many talents

Wisdom & Knowledge Chinese Idioms