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Etymology
Pictograph of a tall building.
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The character "高" originated as a pictograph of a tall tower or elevated structure, directly representing the concept of height. Its contemporary form is analyzed as comprising components like "亠" and overlapping "口" shapes, which collectively suggest a raised edifice, though it functions as a unified logogram. While initially denoting physical altitude, the meaning of "高" broadened to encompass metaphorical extensions such as high rank, advanced degree, or superior quality, all anchored in its fundamental association with elevation.
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他今天很高兴。
这座山很高。
我哥哥是高中生。
她买了高级化妆品。
飞机飞行高度很高。
高标准要求自己。
经济增长速度很高。
高温天气持续了一周。