清高

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Chinese

clear; distinct; complete
clear; distinct; complete; pure
 
high; tall
trad. (清高)
simp. #(清高)
anagram 高清

Pronunciation


Adjective

清高

  1. aloof from politics and material pursuits; virtuous
  2. (derogatory) aloof; unsociable; standoffish

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Sino-Xenic (清高):
  • Japanese: 清高(せいこう) (seikō)
  • Vietnamese: thanh cao (清高)