高昂

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective 高昂 (gāo’áng) primarily describes something that is high or elevated, often referring to prices, costs, or emotions. It conveys a sense of being notably high, sometimes implying that the level is beyond what is usual or affordable.

Common Contexts

  • Prices and Costs: Often used to describe expensive prices or fees, e.g., 高昂价格 (high prices).
  • Emotions and Spirits: Can describe elevated moods or spirits, such as 高昂情绪 (high spirits).

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

When using 高昂 to describe prices or costs, it often carries a slightly negative nuance, suggesting something is costly or burdensome. When describing emotions, it has a positive connotation, indicating enthusiasm or excitement.

Avoid confusing 高昂 with 高兴 (happy) or 高兴 (gāoxìng), which specifically means happy or glad. 高昂 focuses more on the intensity or height of something rather than simple happiness.

Example Sentences

The prices at this restaurant are very high, not suitable for students to

Due to strong market demand, housing prices remain high.

His mood was high-spirited, full of anticipation for the future.