高大

gāo dà

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. tall; lofty; towering

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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矮小

ǎi xiǎo

short and small

形容身材或物体

Related words

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高大上

gāo dà shàng

(slang) high-end, elegant, and classy

高大上指高端、大气、上档次

Usage notes

Collocations

高大 is often paired with 身材 (stature) or 建筑 (building), but not used for mountains (use 高耸).

Common mistakes

Students often misuse 高大 for people when 高 alone is more natural; 高大 emphasizes imposing size.

Example Sentences

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他身材高大。

He has a tall stature.

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Words Containing 高大

高大上