Chinese word

崇高

Pronunciation

Pinyinchóng gāo

Meaning

  • adjectivenoble

Example

他的行为很崇高。tā de xíng wéi hěn chóng gāo

His actions are very noble.

Illustration for 崇高 (noble)

More examples

崇高的理想激励着我们前行。chóng gāo de lí xiǎng jī lì zhe wǒ men qián xíng

The noble ideal inspires us to move forward.

Core concept

Something elevated above ordinary standards in purity, dignity, or moral worth.

Common phrases

  • 崇高的理想chóng gāo de lí xiǎng

    noble ideal

  • 崇高的精神chóng gāo de jīng shén

    noble spirit

  • 崇高的人格chóng gāo de rén gé

    noble character

Similar words

高尚gāo shàng: Showing high moral character and conduct that earn admiration and respect.
优雅yōu yǎ: Showing natural grace and refined beauty in movement, manner, or expression.
伟大wěi dà: Having exceptional ability, achievements, or influence that command strong respect.

Definition in Chinese

形容人的品德、思想或行为高尚、值得尊敬，使人感到庄重和纯洁。xíng róng rén de pǐn dé sī xiǎng huò xíng wéi gāo shàng zhí de zūn jìng shǐ rén gǎn dào zhuāng zhòng hé chún jié

Word origin

崇高 (chónggāo, "noble") is formed from 崇 (chóng, "to revere") plus 高 (gāo, "high"), so its meaning centers on a height that inspires respect.

Usage tips

  • For conversational learners, 崇高 (chónggāo, "noble") suits serious values, selfless behavior, and artistic ideals more than routine good manners.

Other meanings

  • loftyadjective
  • exaltedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 崇高感chóng gāo gǎnsense of nobilitynoun
  • 崇高主义chóng gāo zhǔ yìsublimismnoun

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