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lit. to be in a high location, overlooking the scene below (idiom) · fig. to occupy a commanding position · to assume a haughty attitude

居高临下
jū gāo lín xià
j+ǖ·1st toneg+āo·1st tonel+ín·2nd tonex+ià·4th tone
IdiomHSK 7-9
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Synonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) situated high; aloft · (idiom) (fig.) aloof and remote; situated above the masses and out of touch with reality高高在上gāo gāo zài shàngbe strategically situated · pour water off a steep roof - sweep down irresistibly from a commanding height · operate from a strategically advantageous position · press on irresistibly from a commanding height高屋建瓴gāo wū jiàn língto afford a magnificent sight (idiom) · enchanting蔚为大观wèi wéi dà guānof a great momentum · powerful气势磅礴qì shì páng bóspectacular sight · an impressive (imposing or a grand) array (of something) · spectacular · grandiose · imposing洋洋大观yáng yáng dà guān
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