百
Bǎi
100, hundred
高 (gāo) — how to say "tall" in Chinese
高
Tall, high
Radicals / Keys
高
Tall
#189 · gāo · 10 strokes
Collocations
很高
hěn gāo
very tall
Examples
这座山很高，我们走得慢。
This mountain is very high, we walk slowly.
他很高
He is very tall.
Mnemonic
[gāo-] Goofy decided to climb to the top of a 高 "tall" 🗼 skyscraper with his giant kite. As he ascended, the kite’s string formed several 丨 vertical lines and a big 目 eye in the sky. "Wow, it's really high up here!" Goofy shouted, looking down at the tiny cars below.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "tall" in Chinese?
"tall" in Chinese is 高 (gāo).
What does 高 mean in English?
高 (gāo) means "Tall, high".
How is 高 pronounced?
It is pronounced gāo (written as gao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "tall" in Chinese characters?
It is written 高.
What HSK level is 高?
高 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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