居高临下

jū gāo lín xià

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Definitions

1. lit. to be in a high location, overlooking the scene below (idiom)
2. fig. to occupy a commanding position
3. to assume a haughty attitude

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Child Words of 居高临下

down

to face

high

(archaic) sentence-final particle expressing a doubting attitude

to reside