Chinese word

高明

Pronunciation

Pinyingāo míng

Meaning

  • adjectiveclever

Example

你的办法真高明。nǐ de bàn fǎ zhēn gāo míng

Your method is really clever.

Illustration for 高明 (clever)

More examples

这是一个高明的办法。zhè shì yí gè gāo míng de bàn fǎ

This is a clever method.

Core concept

A sharp idea that sees through a problem and reaches the goal with unusual skill.

Common phrases

  • 高明的办法gāo míng de bàn fǎ

    clever method

  • 高明的策略gāo míng de cè lüè

    clever strategy

  • 显得高明xiǎn de gāo míng

    seem clever

Similar words

巧妙qiǎo miào: Describes a skillfully designed plan or action that reaches its aim in an effective way.
聪明cōng míng: Describes someone with strong understanding and judgment who picks things up quickly.
精明jīng míng: Describes someone sharp at seeing the facts and making sensible, practical choices.
机灵jī líng: Describes someone alert and quick to act wisely when a situation changes.

Definition in Chinese

用来表示主意、办法、见解等很巧妙、有智慧，能解决问题或达到目的。yòng lái biǎo shì zhǔ yì bàn fǎ jiàn jiě děng hěn qiǎo miào yǒu zhì huì néng jiě jué wèn tí huò dá dào mù dì

Word origin

The compound 高 (gāo, "high") + 明 (míng, "bright") links superior judgment with mental clarity, so 高明 (gāomíng, "clever") describes an impressively effective idea.

Usage tips

  • When attached to a plan, method, or judgment, this adjective praises its design; when attached to a person, the context usually points to that person's skill in handling a situation.

Other meanings

  • excellentadjective

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