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单词 self-knowledge
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self-knowledge


self-knowl·edge

(sĕlf′nŏl′ĭj)n. Knowledge or understanding of one's own nature, abilities, and limitations; insight into oneself.

self-knowledge

n knowledge of one's own character, etc

self`-know′ledge



n. knowledge or understanding of oneself and one's character, abilities, motives, etc. [1605–15]
Thesaurus
Noun1.self-knowledge - an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilitiesdiscernment, savvy, understanding, apprehension - the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"

self-knowledge

nounQuotations
"Know then thyself, presume not God to scan,"
"The proper study of mankind is man" [Alexander Pope An Essay on Man]
"Only within yourself exists that other reality for which you long" [Herman Hesse Steppenwolf]
"All our knowledge is, our selves to know" [Alexander Pope An Essay on Man]
"The greatest thing in the world is to know how to be oneself" [Montaigne Essais]
Translations

self-knowledge


au·tog·no·sis

(aw'tog-nō'sis), Recognition of one's own character, tendencies, and peculiarities. Synonym(s): self-knowledge [auto- + G. gnōsis, knowledge]

self-knowledge

(sĕlf′nŏl′ĭj)n. Knowledge or understanding of one's own nature, abilities, and limitations; insight into oneself.

self-knowledge


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Words related to self-knowledge

noun an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilities

Related Words

  • discernment
  • savvy
  • understanding
  • apprehension
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