English–Chinese

“be higher than” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingāo yú

Example

这个型号的价格高于那个型号。zhè ge xíng hào de jià gé gāo yú nà ge xíng hào

The price of this model is higher than the price of that model.

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How to say “be higher than” in Chinese

“Be higher than” in Chinese is 高于 (gāo yú).

Marks one side of a comparison as standing above the other in height, amount, or degree.

Full entry for 高于: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 高于

公司今年的利润高于预期。gōng sī jīn nián de lì rùn gāo yú yù qī

The company's profits this year are higher than expected.

Tips for using 高于

  • For everyday conversation, the word can sound more formal than expected, so it appears most naturally in careful statements about levels, results, or data.

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