English–Chinese
“climax” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingāo cháo
Example
这场比赛到了高潮。zhè chǎng bǐ sài dào le gāo cháo
The match reached its climax.
How to say “climax” in Chinese
“Climax” in Chinese is 高潮 (gāo cháo).
The water reaches its highest point, and any rising event or feeling can reach the same peak.
Example sentences with 高潮
涨潮时，港口附近可能出现高潮，船只进出受影响。zhǎng cháo shí gáng kǒu fù jìn kě néng chū xiàn gāo cháo chuán zhī jìn chū shòu yíng xiǎng
During the rising tide, high tide may occur near the harbor, affecting ships entering and leaving.
Tips for using 高潮
- News reports and reviews commonly use this word for the high point of a match or plot, while casual speech also uses it for a strong emotional peak.