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高高在上
gāo gāo zài shàng
Description
这个成语用来说一个人地位很高，或者不了解普通人的生活。
This idiom is used to describe someone with a very high status or who doesn't understand ordinary people's lives.
它常常带有不好的意思，说这个人离大家很远。
It often has a negative meaning, implying that the person is distant from everyone else.
Meanings
高高在上gāo gāo zài shàng
aloof from the masses; out of touch with ordinary people
这个领导高高在上，不听我们的话。
The leader is aloof and doesn't listen to us.
高高在上gāo gāo zài shàng
situated high above; in a lofty position
月亮高高在上，很漂亮。
The moon is high up and very beautiful.
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Notes
- Nuance
usually critical, describing leaders or officials who ignore ordinary people's needs.
- Etymology
literally 'high, high, at the top'; the doubled 高 stresses great height or distance.
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