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高潮
gāocháo
Description
高潮是指一件事情最精彩、最紧张的部分。
"高潮" refers to the most exciting and intense part of something.
看电影的时候，高潮常常在故事的最后。
When watching a movie, the "高潮" often occurs at the end of the story.
Meanings
高潮gāocháo
climax; high point of an event or story
这部电影的高潮很精彩。
The climax of this movie is very exciting.
高潮gāocháo
high tide (of the sea)
高潮的时候，海水会很高。
During high tide, the sea level rises.
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Notes
- Etymology
高 (high) + 潮 (tide); literally "high tide," extended to mean peak moment.
- Nuance
高潮 marks the most intense point; 顶点 stresses the absolute top or peak.
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