HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
高 — tall
- Reading
- gāo
- Meaning
- tall; high
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
高 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is gāo and it means tall; high. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
高 appears in everyday chinese words such as 高 (tall, high), 高兴 (happy, pleased) and 高中 (senior high school).
Chinese words containing 高
Frequently asked questions
What does 高 mean in Chinese?
高 means tall; high in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 高 read?
高 is read gāo. Reading it inside real words — 高 and 高兴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 高 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 高 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 高 in a word?
A common word containing 高 is 高 (gāo) — "tall, high". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 高 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 高 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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