高于

gāo yú

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. greater than
2. to exceed

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 低于 dī yú 低于 dī yú to be lower than 数值或程度对比: to be lower than

Related words

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• 等于 děng yú 等于 děng yú to equal 比较时用的词语: to equal
• 不止 bù zhǐ 不止 bù zhǐ incessantly 强调超出某个数量: incessantly

Synonyms

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• 超过 chāo guò 超过 chāo guò to surpass 数值或程度高出: to surpass

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with abstract concepts like 水平, 标准, 平均; less natural with concrete heights like *高于山.

Formality

Primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as news reports or academic writing; in casual speech, 比…高 is preferred.

Example Sentences

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这个月的销量 高于 上个月。

This month's sales are greater than last month's.

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Child Words of 高于

• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on
• 高 高 gāo: high