高 · gāo

tall; high

Radical pronunciation

Radical summary

#189

Kangxi

10

Strokes

#141

Frequency

Visual hint

A multi-story building or tower: a pointed top stroke and the body widening below.

Suggests height, elevation, tall buildings, or something outstanding.

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高

1 examples

高

gāo

tall; high

HSK 2

Tall/high radical. Found in 高 (tall/high), 稿 (draft/straw), 膏 (grease/ointment).

An ancient tower reaching into the sky: pointed top, widening base — the tallest structure of the land.

亭: 高 is a tall building; 亭 is a small pavilion — both have pointed roofs but different scale and use.

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