高昂

gāoáng

HSK 7

高昂 — gāoáng

1. to hold one's head high; to carry oneself proudly

   他高昂着头走进教室，显得很自信。 tā gāoáng zhe tóu zǒujìn jiàoshì xiǎnde hěn zìxìn — He walked into the classroom with his head held high, looking very confident.

2. expensive; high (in price)

   近几年房价一直高昂，让年轻人很难买房。 jìnjǐnián fángjià yìzhí gāoáng ràng niánqīngrén hěn nán mǎifáng — Housing prices have remained high in recent years, making it difficult for young people to buy homes.

3. high (spirits); exuberant; buoyant (mood)

   球队士气高昂，相信能赢得今晚的比赛。 qiúduì shìqì gāoáng xiāngxìn néng yíngdé jīnwǎn de bǐsài — The team's morale is high; they believe they can win tonight's match.