高明 (gāomíng) means 'brilliant, highly skilled, wise' — it often describes experts (especially doctors) or clever strategies/plans, emphasizing technical skill and cleverness. 英明 (yīngmíng) also means 'wise/brilliant' but is more often used for leaders and high-level decisions, stressing sound judgment and far-sightedness. Unlike 英明, 高明 can also be a noun meaning 'a person of great wisdom or skill'.