高
Gāo
高 (Gāo) is the Chinese surname Gao.
高 is a Chinese surname. The character itself carries the meaning of high, tall or lofty.
What does it mean word for word?
The character 高 literally means high, tall or lofty.
Which one should you use?
The formal term 篙 (gāo) refers to a pole or an oar, and the informal verb 搞 (gǎo) means to do or to make.
How do you pronounce it?
Gāo
Did you know?
- The character 高 might share a common ancient ancestor with the Burmese word for 'head', which is ခေါင်း (hkaung:).
- In Chinese culture, because 高 means 'high', it is often associated with nobility and high social status in historical contexts.
- The character 高 is a radical in the Chinese writing system, meaning it serves as a building block for other characters related to height or structures.
Examples in context
- 你认识高先生吗？Do you know Mr Gao?This sentence uses the surname 高 to ask if someone knows Mr. Gao.Tatoeba #10966853 by xjjAstrus, translation #11092299 by risewithelsa
- 高岛平时虽然一副很帅气的样子，但是在他女友面前却是一副神魂颠倒的样子。Gao Dao is usually really suave, but he seems completely smitten in front of his girlfriend.This sentence uses the surname 高 in the name Gao Dao.Tatoeba #4543508 by yuiyu, translation #4755408 by garborg
- 他是一个很高的人He is a tall person.
- 我在搞研究I'm doing research.
- 他手中握着一根篙He is holding an oar in his hand.
- 我要去搞个饭I'm going to make some food.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new coworker during lunch.
- 志强 Zhiqiang新来的同事姓高吗？Xīn lái de tóngshì xìng Gāo ma?Is the new colleague's surname Gao?
- 雨婷 Yuting是的，她姓高。Shì de, tā xìng Gāo.Yes, her surname is Gao.
- 志强 Zhiqiang高小姐人怎么样？Gāo xiǎojiě rén zěnmeyàng?How is Ms. Gao as a person?
- 雨婷 Yuting她工作非常认真。Tā gōngzuò fēicháng rènzhēn.She is very serious about her work.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 高, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
