高明 meaning and pronunciation

高明
Simplified/traditional word

高明 English definition

gāo míng

  • wise
  • brilliant
  • superior

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  • (gāo): high; tall; above average; loud; your (honorific);
  • (míng): bright; opposite: dark 暗[an4]; (of meaning) clear; to understand; next; public or open; wise; generic term for a sacrifice to the gods; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); surname Ming; Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God;