English–Chinese
“tall” in Chinese
How to say “tall” in Chinese
“Tall” in Chinese is 高 (gāo).
Something stands above a reference point, literally in space or figuratively in level, strength, or value.
Example sentences with 高
弟弟比我高。dì di bǐ wǒ gāo
My younger brother is taller than me.
Tips for using 高
- After a subject, 很 (hěn, "very") often forms the natural neutral pattern for a descriptive adjective, so it does not always carry the strong force of English "very".