xū

谞

Character · NounTraditional諝

talent; wisdom; stratagem

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

talent; wisdom; ability; intelligence

literary

Literary term referring to mental acuity, capability, and intellectual gifts.

Cǐ此
rén人
pō颇
yǒu有
cái才
xū谞
 ，
kān堪
dāng当
dà大
rèn任
 。

This person possesses considerable talent and is capable of undertaking great responsibilities.

Gǔ古
zhī之
xián贤
zhě者
 ，
bù不
yǐ以
cái才
xū谞
zì自
jīn矜
 。

The virtuous men of ancient times did not flaunt their wisdom and talent.

2.

noun

stratagem; scheme; plan; counsel

literary

Refers to calculated plans, tactics, or strategies, especially in military or political contexts.

Jūn军
shī师
shàn善
yòng用
xū谞
móu谋
 ，
lǚ屡
pò破
dí敌
jūn军
 。

The military counselor excelled at employing stratagems, repeatedly defeating the enemy forces.

Cǐ此
fēi非
xū谞
yě也
 ，
nǎi乃
yīn阴
móu谋
ěr耳
 。

This is not a proper stratagem, but merely a sinister plot.