高 (gāo): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 高 means “tall” or “high”. It is often used to describe physical height or elevation, such as the height of a building or a person’s height. It can also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe something that is of high quality or importance. For example, 高水平 means “high level” or “high standard”. Additionally, the word 高 is a common surname in China.

Translation

Adjective: high, tall

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
他的身高是一米八tā de shēn gāo shì yī mǐ bāHis height is 18 meters
这座山很高,我们需要攀登zhè zuò shān hěn gāo, wǒ men xū yào pān dēngThis mountain is very high, we need to climb it
她的成绩一直很高tā de chéng jì yī zhí hěn gāoHer grades have always been high
这个建筑物有十层高zhè gè jiàn zhù wù yǒu shí céng gāoThis building is ten stories high
他的声音很高,我们听得很清楚tā de shēng yīn hěn gāo, wǒ men tīng dé hěn qīng chǔHis voice is loud, we can hear him clearly
这个人很高兴,笑了起来zhè gè rén hěn gāo xìng, xiào le qǐ láiThis person is very happy and started laughing
这个球员的跳高能力很强zhè gè qiú yuán de tiào gāo néng lì hěn qiángThis athlete has strong high jump ability
这个价格太高了,我们买不起zhè gè jià gé tài gāo le, wǒ men mǎi bù qǐThis price is too high, we cannot afford it

HSK

高 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 高 with Pinyin and English Translation