gāo

common
literary

Meaning of

皋 means elevated bank by water; high waterside ground; surname Gao. Pronounced gāo.

  • elevated bank by water; high waterside ground
  • surname Gao

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Hàn
gāo
zhī
shàng
 
cǎo
fán
mào
 

Above the elevated bank of the Han River, vegetation is lush.

Jiāng
gāo
 
zhōu
chàng
wǎn
 

At dusk on the waterside high ground, fishing boats sing as evening falls.

Shī
rén
màn
Hàn
gāo
zhī
jiān
 
xīn
shǎng
wǎn
jǐng
 

The poet strolled along the Han River's elevated banks, enjoying the evening scenery.

Jiāng
gāo
yǒu
zhǐ
yǒu
lán
 

On the waterside high ground grows angelica; on the Li River blooms orchid.

zài
Hàn
gāo
biān
zhǎo
dào
le
chù
yōu
jìng
de
yíng
 

He found a quiet campsite by the elevated bank of the Han River.