高度 gāodù height
height; altitude; elevation; high degree; highly
How to remember 高度: 高 high + 度 degree = height.
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How it is used
- Height/altitude, and figuratively 'to a high degree' - 飞行高度 (fēixíng gāodù) flight altitude; 高度重视 (gāodù zhòngshì) attach great importance to.
- As an adverb 高度 + verb (高度评价, highly praise) is very common in formal register. As a noun it's measured height/elevation.
Example sentences
- 洪水涌到了窗户的高度。 Hóngshuǐ yǒngdào le chuānghù de gāodù.The flood water reached the level of the windows.