高
The 高 radical
Tall, high
Memory hook
A multi-storey tower with a roof and windows, towering above: 高兴 (happy), 高中 (senior high school), 提高 (to raise).
The 高 radical (read gāo) means tall, high. The HSK 3.0 data contains 1 characters and 51 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 高 radical
Study this radical's 51 words with flashcards or a quiz.
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Characters with the 高 radical
1 charactersHSK 1· 1 characters
HSK 1高
tall; high
Vocabulary with the 高 radical
51 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 高 radical, ordered by HSK level.
The free plan shows 9 words per HSK level (36/51 words of this radical).
tall; high
happy; glad
to raise; to improve
senior high school (grades 10-12)
advanced; high-end
high jump
high-speed
expressway; highway
height (of a person)
high price
noble, lofty
climax, high point
high-speed rail
to rise, to increase
higher
plateau
tall and sturdy
height
high temperature
high heels
high-rise (of a building)
peak hour, peak
master, expert
high-end, luxury
high technology, high-tech
advanced, higher (level)
college entrance examination
in high spirits, full of joy
To look down from a height; to occupy a higher position so as to control or dominate.
lofty, noble
now high, now low; fluctuating erratically
When the water rises, the boat rises too (figurative: when conditions are favorable, everything develops accordingly)
altitude, height
arrogant, haughty
high pressure; high voltage
golf
Why learn vocabulary by the 高 radical?
The 高 radical hints at the meaning tall, high. When you meet an unfamiliar character carrying it, you already know part of its meaning before reaching for a dictionary — which is why learners who know their radicals move faster.
How to study: read the memory hook, skim the 1 characters to spot the pattern, then drill the 51 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.