高

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他个子很高。▶ —
   He is tall.
2. 价格太高了。▶ —
   Price too high.

Collocations

Mnemonic

高 gāo "tall, high" — pictograph of a tall pavilion. Antonyms: 矮 ǎi (short in height) and 低 dī (low in position). Cognate of Japanese 高い takai. Compounds: 高速 high-speed, 高手 expert.

Quick check

1. "Low (position)" vs "short (height)"?

   • 低 vs 矮
   • 矮 vs 低
   • 低 vs 短
   • 小 vs 矮