高傲 gāo’ào arrogant
arrogant; haughty; proud
How to remember 高傲: 高 high + 傲 proud = arrogant.
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How it is used
- Haughty / arrogant and aloof - 态度高傲 (tàidù gāo'ào) a haughty attitude.
- Looking down on others with proud disdain; usually a criticism, though it can describe dignified pride (高傲的头颅).
- Contrast 骄傲 (jiāo'ào), which can be positive ('proud of'); 高傲 leans consistently negative/aloof.