自知之明 in English zi4 zhi1 zhi1 ming2 Meaning

Meanings

• knowing oneself (idiomatic expression)
• self-knowledge

Pinyin

zi4 zhi1 zhi1 ming2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

自zi4self 知zhi1to know 之zhi1(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5]) 明ming2Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)