高尚 gāoshàng noble
noble; lofty; refined; exquisite
How to remember 高尚: 高 high + 尚 esteem = noble.
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How it is used
- Noble, lofty (of character or taste) - 高尚的品德 (gāoshàng de pǐndé) noble character, 情操高尚 (qíngcāo gāoshàng) of lofty sentiment.
- Praises moral nobility and refined taste, not physical height or status; a strong positive for someone's character.
- Contrast 崇高 (chónggāo, sublime/lofty for grand ideals).