高潮

gāocháo

noun HSK 7-9 #4,517

Meanings

Literally 'high tide'

HSK 4

这部电影的高潮部分非常精彩。

Zhèbù diànyǐng de gāocháo bùfen fēicháng jīngcǎi.

The climax of this movie was very exciting.

HSK 4

比赛进入了高潮。

Bǐsài jìnrù le gāocháo.

The competition reached its climax.

HSK 4

演唱会在最后一首歌达到了高潮。

Yǎnchànghuì zài zuìhòu yī shǒu gē dádào le gāocháo.

The concert reached its peak with the last song.

usage

高潮 is commonly used for the climax of stories, movies, events, or movements. In formal writing, it can also mean a surge or peak in activity.

高 gāo

潮 cháo