HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
高
High, tall, lofty, or superior.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 高 look like this?
Originally a pictograph of a tall building or watchtower! The top part (亠 + 口) represents a roof and a level, while the bottom part (冂 + 口) represents the base or a gate. Together, they depict something reaching high up toward the sky.