高 (gāo) - high, tall & elevated, lofty

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gāo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

高 · gāo

high, tall;

elevated, lofty;

superior, advanced;

honorable;

a surname

high, tallelevated, loftysuperior, advanced

Usage highlights

high mountaintall buildinghigh scorehigh temperaturehigh schoolhigh technology

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 低— low, short
  • 矮— short (in height)
  • 下— below, inferior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain is very high (高山).
  • He has high blood pressure (高血压).
  • She achieved high scores on the exam (高分).
  • This is a high-tech product (高科技产品).
  • The building is 100 meters tall (高楼).

Collocations

  • high mountain(高山)
  • tall building(高楼)
  • high score(高分)
  • high temperature(高温)
  • high school(高中)
  • high technology(高科技)

Idioms

  • High mountains and flowing streams(高山流水)
  • High-spirited and vigorous(高歌猛进)
  • High-sounding and impractical(高谈阔论)
  • High and unattainable(高不可攀)
  • High wind and bright moon(高风亮节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '高' represents positive qualities like excellence, nobility, and achievement.
  • The character is commonly used in surnames, with notable historical figures bearing the surname Gao.
  • In traditional architecture, height was associated with status and importance.
  • The character appears in many positive idioms praising moral character and achievements.

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