有识之士

有識之士
yǒushízhīshì
idiom #55,002

Meanings

  1. 1 a person of insight (idiom)
  2. 2 the knowledgeable and discerning; people with foresight

Examples

Yǒushízhīshì zǎo jiù kàn chū le zhè xiàng zhèngcè de wèntí.
People of insight spotted the problems with this policy long ago.
Huánjìng bǎohù xūyào quán shèhuì yǒushízhīshì de gòngtóng nǔlì.
Environmental protection requires the joint effort of all people of insight in society.

Tips

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Formal, commonly used in editorials, speeches, and serious essays to mean 'thoughtful observers' or 'the enlightened.' Does not fit casual conversation.

Stroke Order

yǒu
shí
zhī
shì