高低 (gāo dī) — height (physical dimension); relative superiority or inferiority; level, standing; sense of propriety, discretion (often in idiomatic phrases)
Definition
At HSK 7, 高低 most often appears in idiomatic phrases meaning 'sense of propriety' (e.g. 说话有个高低). The literal 'height' and figurative 'relative level' senses are less common.
noun
height (physical dimension)relative superiority or inferioritylevelstandingsense of proprietydiscretion (often in idiomatic phrases)
Examples
- 高低？Zhè zuò shān de gāo dī shì duō shǎo?What is the height of this mountain?
- 高低。Tā men de shuǐ píng gāo dī bù tóng.Their proficiency levels are different.
- 高低，。Nǐ shuō huà yào yǒu gè gāo dī, bié luàn shuō.You should have a sense of propriety when speaking; don't talk carelessly.
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