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高
gāo
Description
“高”是一个很常用的字，可以说人或东西高，也可以说价钱、温度很高。
"高" is a very common character; it can describe people or things as tall, or prices and temperatures as high.
它的反义词是“低”和“矮”。
Its antonyms are "低" and "矮".
Meanings
高gāo
tall (in height)
他长得很高。
He is very tall.
高gāo
high (position or level)
这座山很高。
This mountain is very high.
高gāo
high in degree, amount, or price
今天的温度很高。
Today's temperature is very high.
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Notes
- Nuance
use 高 for tall buildings/people; 矮 (short) is the opposite, 低 (low) for levels.
- Etymology
pictograph of a tall structure, meaning height or elevation.
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