Chinese · Adjectives
高
gāo
Tall / High
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great height.
Example
我哥哥很高。
My older brother is very tall.
Etymology
'高' (gāo) signifies height and superiority, tracing back to ancient scripts and cultural beliefs regarding elevation.
How & Where It’s Used
'高' is prevalent in both spoken and written contexts. It’s suitable for formal and informal interactions and is clearly understood throughout China.