Definition
孤高 describes a person who is aloof and self-contained, often with a sense of moral or intellectual superiority — close to 'proud and solitary' in a classical, often literary, frame. It can also describe natural scenery like mountains or trees that stand tall and isolated. The tone can be admiring (清高, untainted by vulgarity) or critical (supercilious), depending on context.
s.v.
(of a person) aloof and prouddisdainful of worldly affairs(of things) towering and solitarysurpassing the ordinary
Examples
- 孤高，。Tā xìnggé gū gāo, hěn shǎo gēn tóngshì jiāowǎng.He is aloof by nature and rarely socializes with colleagues.
- 孤高，。Nà zuò shānfēng gū gāo sǒnglì, zhōngnián jīxuě.That mountain peak towers alone, capped with snow all year round.
- 孤高，。Tā de huàfēng gū gāo bùfán, wú rén néng mófǎng.His painting style is extraordinary and beyond imitation.
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