高明

gāo míng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. Gaoming District of Foshan City 佛山市[fó shān shì], Guangdong
2. brilliant; superior; wise

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 低劣 dī liè 低劣 dī liè inferior quality In contrast to brilliant or superior quality.: inferior quality

Related words

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• 卓越 zhuó yuè 卓越 zhuó yuè outstanding Both describe outstanding quality.: outstanding

Synonyms

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• 聪明 cōng ming 聪明 cōng ming intelligent When describing a person as clever or intelligent.: intelligent

Usage notes

Collocations

Often paired with 手段, 医术, or 技术 to indicate brilliant skills, e.g., 手段高明 (clever tactics), 医术高明 (brilliant medical skill).

Example Sentences

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他的主意真 高明 ！

His idea is really brilliant!

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Words Containing 高明

• 另请高明 另请高明 lìng qǐng gāo míng: please find sb better qualified than me (idiom)
• 高明区 高明区 gāo míng qū: Gaoming District of Foshan City 佛山市[fó shān shì], Guangdong

Child Words of 高明

• 高 高 gāo: high
• 明 明 míng: bright