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    Expressing "high" with 高 (gāo)

    Degree & Intensity
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    Structure

    高 + Noun/Adjective

    Explanation

    高 (gāo) is an adjective meaning "high," "tall," or "advanced." It describes elevation, height, or a superior degree of quality. For example, 高清 means "high-definition."

    Examples

    • 今天气温很高，出门记得带水。

      Jīntiān qìwēn hěn gāo, chūmén jìde dài shuǐ.

      The temperature is very high today; remember to bring water when you go out.

    • 她在公司的职位很高。

      Tā zài gōngsī de zhíwèi hěn gāo.

      Her position in the company is very high.

    • 这款手机的性价比很高。

      Zhè kuǎn shǒujī de xìngjiàbǐ hěn gāo.

      This phone has a very high price-to-performance ratio.

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