Writing
身高 (shēn gāo) — how to say "height" in Chinese
身高
Height
noun
Character composition
身
body
高
tall
Radicals / Keys
身
Body
#158 · shēn · 7 strokes
高
Tall
#189 · gāo · 10 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
身高一米八
shēn gāo yì mǐ bā
height of 1.8 meters
Examples
我弟弟的身高超过了一米八。
My younger brother's height exceeds 1.8 meters.
他的身高很高。
His height is very tall.
Mnemonic
[shēn gāo-] Shen stands against the wall to measure his height. He stretches upward as if he wants to grow taller. "Shen, your 身高 already reaches this mark!" says his mom. 📏
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Frequently asked questions
Height meaning in Chinese
"height" in Chinese is 身高 (shēn gāo).
身高 meaning in English
身高 (shēn gāo) means "Height".
How is 身高 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēn gāo (written as shen gao, shengao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "height" in Chinese characters?
It is written 身高: 身 has 7 strokes, 高 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 身高?
身高 is on the HSK 3.0 level 3 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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