高高的 (gāo gāo de) — very tall; tall and tall (reduplicated adjective form for emphasis)
Definition
Reduplicated form of 高, meaning 'very tall' — used for a striking, upright presence (people, buildings, trees). Add 的 after the reduplication to modify a noun.
adjective
very talltall and tall (reduplicated adjective form for emphasis)
Examples
- 高高的，。Tā gè zi gāo gāo de de, zài rén qún zhōng hěn xiǎn yǎn.He is very tall and stands out in the crowd.
- 高高的，。Nà zuò lóu gāo gāo de de, yǒu sān shí duō céng.That building is very tall, with over thirty floors.
- 高高的。Shān shàng zhǎng mǎn le gāo gāo de de sōng shù.The mountain is covered with very tall pine trees.
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