燃犀之明
Reading: ねんさいのめい
Meaning: keen insight; penetrating wisdom
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Example Sentence
The professor saw through to the truth with penetrating insight.
Usage Notes
From a Chinese story about a rhinoceros horn that could illuminate dark waters. Used metaphorically to describe exceptional insight or wisdom.
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