居高临下 in English ju1 gao1 lin2 xia4 Meaning

Meanings

  • to live high and look down (idiomatic expression)
  • to overlook
  • to tower above
  • to occupy the high ground
  • metaphorically arrogance based on one's social position

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Pinyin

ju1 gao1 lin2 xia4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

ju1surname Ju gao1surname Gao lin2to face xia4down