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清高
qīnggāo
1. noble and virtuous
2. aloof from politics and material pursuits
Common • Top 17%

Character Breakdown

清
qīng
clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful
HSK 3 11 丶
高
gāo
tall, lofty; high, elevated
HSK 1 10 丶

Compound Words (2)

自命清高
zìmìngqīnggāo
to think of oneself as high and pure (idiom); smug and self-righteous
自视清高
zìshìqīnggāo
to think highly of oneself (idiom); giving oneself airs

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Category
Chinese
Word Frequency Rank
14,412 of 84,292