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高潮

gāo cháo
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. high tide; high water
  2. 2. upsurge; peak of activity
  3. 3. climax (of a story, a competition etc)
  4. 4. to have an orgasm

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

高潮 as 'orgasm' is a formal or technical term; in casual speech, 高潮 can sound clinical or euphemistic, so use with caution in everyday conversation.

Example Sentences

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故事的 高潮 非常激动人心。
The climax of the story is very thrilling.

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Child Words of 高潮