COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 高 is built
Traditional etymology note: A tall palace
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How to Write 高 (gāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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gāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gāo
高
high
Common words
gāo zhōng
高中
senior high school; abbr. for 高級中學|高级中学[gao1 ji2 zhong1 xue2]
gāo xìng
高兴
happy; glad; willing (to do sth); in a cheerful mood
gāo tiě
高铁
high speed rail
shēn gāo
身高
(a person's) height
tí gāo
提高
to raise; to increase; to improve
gāo jià
高价
high price
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 高
Say “gāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 高
Common words and phrases
gāo zhōng
senior high school; abbr. for 高級中學|高级中学[gao1 ji2 zhong1 xue2]
gāo xìng
happy; glad; willing (to do sth); in a cheerful mood
gāo tiě
high speed rail
shēn gāo
(a person's) height
tí gāo
to raise; to increase; to improve
gāo jià
high price
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“高”。
Zhège zì shì “gāo”.
This character is “高”.
我正在学习“高”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gāo” zì.
I am learning the character “高”.
请写一遍“高”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gāo”.
Please write “高” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 高?
高 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 高 (gāo) mean?
高 (gāo) means high.
What is the radical of 高?
The radical of 高 is 高, associated with Not yet classified.