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    Describing 'high-level' or 'advanced' with 高级 (gāojí)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    高级 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    高级 (gāojí) means "high-level," "advanced," or "premium." It is used to describe things of superior quality or a higher tier, such as 高级功能 (advanced features), 高级餐厅 (upscale restaurant), or 高级课程 (advanced course). It combines 高 (high) and 级 (level/grade).

    Examples

    • 这家高级餐厅的菜味道确实不一样。

      Zhè jiā gāojí cāntīng de cài wèidào quèshí bù yíyàng.

      The dishes at this upscale restaurant really do taste different.

    • 你需要先完成初级课程，才能报名高级课程。

      Nǐ xūyào xiān wánchéng chūjí kèchéng, cái néng bàomíng gāojí kèchéng.

      You need to complete the beginner course first before you can sign up for the advanced course.

    • 这款手机的高级功能很多，但我平时用不到。

      Zhè kuǎn shǒujī de gāojí gōngnéng hěn duō, dàn wǒ píngshí yòng bú dào.

      This phone has many advanced features, but I don't usually use them.

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