Chinese Conversation · Level 43
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Chinese word
高峰
Pronunciation
Pinyingāo fēng
Meaning
- nounpeak
Example
上班高峰时，地铁很拥挤。shàng bān gāo fēng shí dì tiě hěn yōng jǐ
During peak commuting hours, the subway is very crowded.
More examples
节假日常常成为旅游高峰期。jié jià rì cháng cháng chéng wéi lǚ yóu gāo fēng qī
Holidays often become peak travel periods.
Core concept
The top of a mountain as a model for the moment or period when something reaches its fullest strength.
Common phrases
旅游高峰期lǚ yóu gāo fēng qī
peak travel period
晚高峰wǎn gāo fēng
evening rush hour
客流高峰kè liú gāo fēng
peak passenger flow
Similar words
顶点díng diǎn: The point at which a height or amount is greatest.
巅峰diān fēng: A person's or achievement's most excellent and successful state.
高峰期gāo fēng qī: The span of time when activity, demand, or attendance is highest.
Definition in Chinese
本义为高耸的山顶，引申为某事物达到最盛、最高潮的瞬间或阶段，常用来描述交通流量、访问量或销售等的峰值时间。běn yì wèi gāo sǒng de shān dǐng yǐn shēn wèi mǒu shì wù dá dào zuì shèng zuì gāo cháo de shùn jiān huò jiē duàn cháng yòng lái miáo shù jiāo tōng liú liàng fǎng wèn liàng huò xiāo shòu děng de fēng zhí shí jiān
Word origin
高峰 (gāofēng, "high peak") combines the idea of height with a mountain summit, creating a concrete image for the greatest level of activity, success, or attention.
Usage tips
- Unlike English rush hour, this word can describe the busiest period for many kinds of activity, including online visits and shopping, not only travel.