Basic Meaning
adj
Describes physical vertical distance from the ground, opposite of 低 (low). Often used for buildings, mountains, etc.
high; tall (in physical height)
离地面远;上下距离大(跟“低”相对)。
Words:
高空高楼大厦山高水深高远高地
Sentences:
- 这座城市有很多高楼大厦This city has many tall buildings.
- 飞机在万米高空飞行The plane is flying at an altitude of ten thousand meters.
adj
Describes non-physical attributes like speed, age, or productivity, opposite of 低.
high; above average (in standard or degree)
在一般标准或程度之上的(跟“低”相对)。
Words:
高产高龄高潮高速
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 这条高速公路的限速很高The speed limit on this highway is very high.
- 他的工作效率很高。His work efficiency is very high.
n
Used as a noun to refer to the measurement of how high something is.
height
高度。
Words:
高度
Sentences:
- 你知道这棵树的高度吗Do you know the height of this tree?
- 墙的高度大约是两米The height of the wall is about two meters.
adj
Describes rank, grade, or quality, opposite of 低. Used for education, products, etc.
high; senior; advanced (in level or grade)
等级在上的(跟“低”相对)。
Words:
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 她在一家高档餐厅工作She works at a high-end restaurant.
- 这是高等数学课程This is an advanced mathematics course.
adj
Used politely to refer to someone else's age, students, opinions, etc. A respectful prefix.
honorific term (your esteemed...)
敬辞。
Words:
高寿高足高见高论
Sentences:
- 请问您高寿May I ask your esteemed age? (polite way to ask an elderly person's age)
- 请说说您的高见Please share your esteemed opinion.
n
Refers to a physically high location or vantage point.
high place; elevation
高的地方。
Words:
居高临下登高爬高上高
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 他喜欢登高望远He likes to climb to a high place and look into the distance.
- 士兵们占据了高地The soldiers occupied the high ground.
Writing & Component
Radical高
Structuretop_bottom
Stroke Count10
Strokes丶一丨𠃍一丨𠃌丨𠃍一
