How to Say ‘High’ in Simplified Chinese
高
gāo
[gaow]
💬 Usage Tip: In Chinese, adjectives like [高] can be the main word of the sentence by themselves: [血糖高]. You do not add [是] before them.
Phrase Breakdown
高
gāo
[gaow]
high
Describes a number or level above normal, such as high blood sugar.
今天血糖有点高。
Today the blood sugar is a little high.
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