清高

qīng gāo

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Definitions

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

Words Containing 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
zì shì qīng gāo

to think highly of oneself (idiom); giving oneself airs

Child Words of 清高

清
qīng

(of water etc) clear; clean

高
gāo

high