Chinese Idioms Containing “

15 idioms featuring this character

1

高山流水

gāo shān liú shuǐ

Perfect artistic understanding between friends

Literal: High mountain flowing water

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2

眼高手低

yǎn gāo shǒu dī

Standards exceed abilities

Literal: Eyes high hands low

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3

曲高和寡

qǔ gāo hè guǎ

Sophisticated work appreciated by few

Literal: Tune high harmony few

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4

高枕无忧

gāo zhěn wú yōu

Completely free from worry or concern

Literal: High pillow no worry

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5

趾高气扬

zhǐ gāo qì yáng

Strut arrogantly; be conceited

Literal: Toes high, spirits lifted

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6

步步高升

bù bù gāo shēng

Advance steadily; continuous promotion

Literal: Step by step rising high

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7

才高八斗

cái gāo bā dǒu

Exceptionally talented

Literal: Talent high eight dou

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8

高风亮节

gāo fēng liàng jié

Noble and steadfast

Literal: High character bright integrity

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9

德高望重

dé gāo wàng zhòng

Respected elder

Literal: High virtue, great respect

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10

高瞻远瞩

gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ

Foresight and vision

Literal: Look far from a high place

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11

好高骛远

hào gāo wù yuǎn

Unrealistic aspirations

Literal: Fond of high and distant goals

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12

劳苦功高

láo kǔ gōng gāo

Success through perseverance

Literal: Hard work, high achievements

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13

秋高气爽

qiū gāo qì shuǎng

Refreshing and pleasant

Literal: Clear and crisp autumn

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14

兴高采烈

xìng gāo cǎi liè

Joyful enthusiasm

Literal: High spirits and exuberance

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15

高谈阔论

gāo tán kuò lùn

Empty grandiose talk

Literal: High talk broad discuss

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