zú足sufficientzhì智wisdomduō多manymóu谋plans
Resourceful and full of stratagems; wise and resourceful.
Literal meaning
sufficient (足) — wisdom (智) — many (多) — plans (谋)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase praising someone's intelligence and strategic thinking.
Examples
Tā zúzhì-duōmóu, zǒng néng zhǎodào jiějué wèntí de fāngfǎ.他足智多谋，总能找到解决问题的方法。
He is resourceful and always finds ways to solve problems.
Yī wèi zúzhì-duōmóu de lǐngdǎo zhě.一位足智多谋的领导者。
A wise and resourceful leader.
Usage & nuances
A compliment emphasizing intelligence and strategic ability.
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