Definition
高亢 describes something that is both 'high' (高) and 'intense/resonant' (亢). You can use it for a voice or sound that is loud and clear (e.g. 歌声高亢), for terrain that rises steeply (e.g. 高亢的山脉), or for a person's manner that is arrogantly proud (e.g. 态度高亢). The core idea is something elevated and forceful, but the exact sense depends on context — pay attention to what is being described.
s.v.
(of sound) resoundingloud and clear(of terrain) high and steeplofty(of manner) haughtysuperciliousarrogant
Examples
- 高亢，。Tā de gēshēng gāo kàng yǒulì, chuán biàn le zhěng gè huìchǎng.His singing was loud and forceful, spreading throughout the entire venue.
- 高亢。Zhè piàn gāo kàng de shānmài shì dēngshān àihào zhě de mèngxiǎng zhī dì.This lofty mountain range is a dream destination for mountaineering enthusiasts.
- 高亢。Tā nà gāo kàng de tàidu ràng tóngshìmen dōu gǎndào hěn bù shūfu.His haughty attitude made all his colleagues feel very uncomfortable.
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