高明

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他的医术很高明。▶ —
   His medical skill is brilliant.
2. 这个办法比那个高明。▶ —
   This method is cleverer than that one.

Collocations

Mnemonic

高 gāo "high" + 明 míng "bright": high and bright, i.e. brilliant, superior in skill or insight. Used of techniques, methods, and expertise (医术高明). 另请高明 = "please seek someone more capable". Unlike 明智 (wise judgment), 高明 is superior skill/insight.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 高明 mainly refer to?

   • superior skill or insight
   • tall height
   • a bright sky
   • high price