高高在上

gāogāozàishàng
idiom #12,902

Meanings

  1. 1 situated high above; aloof and remote
  2. 2 (fig.) out of touch with the common people

Examples

Tā zǒngshì yí fù gāogāozàishàng de yàngzi.
He always has an aloof, superior manner.
Lǐngdǎo bù yīnggāi gāogāozàishàng, yào jiējìn qúnzhòng.
Leaders shouldn't be aloof; they should be close to the people.

Tips

usage
Usually negative or critical in tone. Describes someone who acts superior, detached, or condescending. Can describe physical elevation, but the figurative sense of arrogance is far more common.

Stroke Order

gāo
zài
shàng