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高昂 (gāo áng): to hold (one's head) high; expensive; high (spirits etc)

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HSK 7verb, adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to hold (one's head) high; expensive; high (spirits etc)
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb, adjective
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to hold (ones head) high
expensive
high (spirits etc)

Chinese explanation

高高地抬起来，通常形容精神振奋或态度自豪，如抬起头、昂首挺胸
形容情绪或声音高而有力，充满激情，如士气高昂、歌声高昂。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

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Example sentences

He held his head high and walked into the arena.

Despite the failure, she still held her head high and was not discouraged.

Holding his head high, he walked through the crowd.

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