高估 (gāo gū) — overestimate
Definition
Verb meaning 'to overestimate' — to value a person, ability, or thing too highly. Contrast with 低估 (underestimate); common in passive 被 constructions, as in 能力被高估了.
verb
overestimate
Examples
- 高估。Tā de néng lì bèi gāo gū le.His abilities were overestimated.
- 高估。Bú yào gāo gū zì jǐ de shí lì.Don't overestimate your own strength.
- 高估。Zhè cì kǎo shì nán dù bèi hěn duō rén gāo gū le.The difficulty of this exam was overestimated by many people.
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