English–Chinese
“high altitude” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingāo kōng
Example
飞机从高空飞过。fēi jī cóng gāo kōng fēi guò
The plane flew by at high altitude.
How to say “high altitude” in Chinese
“High altitude” in Chinese is 高空 (gāo kōng).
The upper air well above the ground, seen as a zone for flight, clouds, or views from above.
Example sentences with 高空
工人在高空作业时必须佩戴安全带。gōng rén zài gāo kōng zuò yè shí bì xū pèi dài ān quán dài
Workers must wear safety belts when working at high altitude.
Tips for using 高空
- English "altitude" often measures height numerically, while this Chinese noun more often presents the upper air as the setting for flight or weather.