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Etymology
Pictograph of a tall building.
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The character 高 is a pictograph depicting a multi-story tower or tall pavilion on a raised foundation, serving as its own radical. Its structure shows a roof over a window-like element, above an arched lower section enclosing another window or door, together illustrating an impressive architectural form. The primary meaning is "high" or "tall", referring originally to physical elevation. This sense naturally extended to abstract qualities such as high degree, elevated social status, advanced age, or loud volume, making it a versatile adjective across contexts.
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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。