高亢 (gāo kàng) — (of sound) resounding, loud and clear; (of terrain) high and steep, lofty; (of manner) haughty, supercilious, arrogant
Definition
A literary adjective most often used for a loud, resonant voice or sound. Its use for 'lofty terrain' and 'haughty manner' is rarer and more figurative.
adjective
(of sound) resoundingloud and clear(of terrain) high and steeplofty(of manner) haughtysuperciliousarrogant
Examples
- 高亢，。Tā de gē shēng gāo kàng yǒu lì, chuán biàn le zhěng gè huì chǎng.His singing was loud and forceful, spreading throughout the entire venue.
- 高亢。Zhè piàn gāo kàng de shān mài shì dēng shān ài hào zhě de mèng xiǎng zhī dì.This lofty mountain range is a dream destination for mountaineering enthusiasts.
- 高亢。Tā nà gāo kàng de tài dù ràng tóng shì men dōu gǎn dào hěn bù shū fu.His haughty attitude made all his colleagues feel very uncomfortable.
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