清高

qīng gāo

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Definitions

1. noble and virtuous
2. aloof from politics and material pursuits

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Words Containing 清高

• 自命清高 自命清高 zì mìng qīng gāo: to think of oneself as high and pure (idiom); smug and self-righteous
• 自视清高 自视清高 zì shì qīng gāo: to think highly of oneself (idiom); giving oneself airs

Child Words of 清高

• 清 清 qīng: (of water etc) clear; clean
• 高 高 gāo: high