Meaning of 自知之明
自知之明 means the ability to know oneself thoroughly, especially one's own shortcomings; self-knowledge. Pronounced zì zhī zhī míng.
- the ability to know oneself thoroughly, especially one's own shortcomings; self-knowledge
Definitions & Examples
Rén人
guì贵
yǒu有
zì自
zhī知
zhī之
míng明
。
It is precious for one to have self-knowledge.
Tā他
tài太
méi没
yǒu有
zì自
zhī知
zhī之
míng明
le了
。
He really lacks self-awareness.
Rén人
yào要
yǒu有
zì自
zhī知
zhī之
míng明
，
bù不
yào要
zì自
yǐ以
wéi为
shì是
。
One should have self-knowledge and not be self-righteous.