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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "highly" with 高度 (gāodù)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    高度 + Adjective/Noun

    Explanation

    When used as an adjective or adverb, 高度 (gāodù) means "high" or "highly," indicating an elevated level or standard. It modifies nouns or verbs to convey that something has reached a notably advanced or superior degree.

    Examples

    • 政府高度重视环境保护问题。

      zhèngfǔ gāodù zhòngshì huánjìng bǎohù wèntí.

      The government attaches great importance to environmental protection issues.

    • 这项技术已经高度成熟了。

      zhè xiàng jìshù yǐjīng gāodù chéngshú le.

      This technology has already become highly mature.

    • 他们之间有高度的默契。

      tāmen zhījiān yǒu gāodù de mòqì.

      There is a high degree of tacit understanding between them.

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