清高
qīng
gāo

Definitions

  1. 1. noble and virtuous
  2. 2. aloof from politics and material pursuits

Components

  • 清 Qīng – PN:Qing or Ch'ing dynasty of Imperial China (1644-1911)
  • 高 Gāo – surname Gao

Related Words

  • 自命清高 zì mìng qīng gāo – to think of oneself as high and pure (idiom); smug and self-righteous
  • 自视清高 zì shì qīng gāo – to think highly of oneself (idiom); giving oneself airs